The central idea is the most important point the author makes. The central idea is not always directly stated. You often need to figure it out based on the details and state it in your own words.
Reread the title and the first and last sentences of the paragraph to look for clues about the
central idea. Write the central idea in the middle of the web. Then skim the paragraph to find
details that support this idea. Two supporting details are shown below.
Central Idea
Supporting Detail
Supporting Detail
Supporting Detail
The Venus flytrap looks like a
creature with a mouth.
The Venus flytrap can eat frogs.

Which statement best describes the term symbolism?

"the name pelé is nearly always associated with the game of soccer. although pelé stopped playing soccer, he remains a legend. becoming an ambassador for soccer, he worked to promote peace and understanding through sports. pelé was named fifa's "co-player of the century." in all, he scored 1,281 goals in 1,363 games of his career. nearly all soccer players are measured against pelé's legacy." which detail is an effective summary of this text? a. pelé scored over 1,000 goals in more than 1,000 games during his career. b. pelé was the best soccer player to ever live. c. pelé believed sports could promote peace and understanding among people. d. pelé was a legend in soccer for both his playing and his work in the sport after retirement.

The compass tests are tools used: a. when students are preparing for the act or sat. b. in lieu of the act or sat. c. when students score extremely high on the act or sat. d. to determine which level of classes a student should be placed in.