Respond to Central Ideas in an Essay
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Respond to Central Ideas in an Essay" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core RI.7.2. A 6th grader who is already steady on main idea and details can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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7th grade reading worksheet: find the central ideas and evidence in an essay arguing for writing by hand. Answer key included. Part of our main idea collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the organizer for guided practice and the essay response for independent work. Check with the key and compare how students phrased each idea.
What students will practice
- Students will read the essay The Case for the Slow Pen.
- Students will explain the limit that the author says gives handwriting its first advantage.
- Students will name the evidence that handwriting may help students learn and write a paragraph.
Note Central Ideas From an Article
The Lantern Maker's Daughter (Fairy Tale)
The Mapmaker of Silver Marsh (Fantasy)
The Scribe and the Stable Boy (Historical Fiction)
The Complaint Letter (Short Story)
The Storm Off Cape Sable (Adventure Story)
The Gray Mare of the Steppe (Animal Story)
The Wallet on Bleacher Nine (Realistic Fiction)
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Reading: Informational Text · 7th Grade
Standard: Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
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FAQ
How do I use this main idea worksheet?
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Use the organizer for guided practice and the essay response for independent work. Check with the key and compare how students phrased each idea.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Find the central ideas and evidence in an essay arguing for writing by hand. The directions on the page read: Read the essay carefully. Then answer the questions on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this main idea worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade main idea and details, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How many main idea worksheets are there?
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There are 2, and both have answer keys.
What texts are used?
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An article on honeybee directions and an essay on the case for writing by hand.
Do students list details?
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Yes. The organizer asks for three key details for each central idea.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Reading |
| Topic | Main Idea and Details |
| Standard | RI.7.2 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Note Central Ideas From an Article
The Lantern Maker's Daughter (Fairy Tale)
The Mapmaker of Silver Marsh (Fantasy)
The Scribe and the Stable Boy (Historical Fiction)
The Complaint Letter (Short Story)
The Storm Off Cape Sable (Adventure Story)
The Gray Mare of the Steppe (Animal Story)
The Wallet on Bleacher Nine (Realistic Fiction)