True Core Idea

In this worksheet, students read a nonfiction passage about volcanoes and determine whether each statement represents a central idea or a supporting detail. Learners mark each as True or False, reinforcing comprehension through classification. This analytical task helps students distinguish essential information from descriptive facts, promoting better reading focus and inference-making. The clear format supports mastery of identifying core concepts in scientific and informational texts.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Distinguishing Central Ideas from Supporting Details

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Inference

Science Literacy – Understanding Natural Phenomena through Informational Text

English Language Arts – Evaluating Textual Evidence

This worksheet is part of our Central Ideas of Text collection.