1.3 Author's Claim, Central Idea, Text Features

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Text features

Back

Extra information outside of the text such as sidebars and headings.

Front

Central idea

Back

The topic plus what the author wants you to mostly know about it.

Front

Author’s claim

Back

An author’s opinion (thoughts or feelings) about a topic with support or reasons.

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Sidebars

Back

Information off to the side of the main text.

Front

Explain

Back

Tell about.

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Support

Back

Back it up with evidence.