Central Idea

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What is the central idea?

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the focused idea of the text.

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True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

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True

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Being able to identify the central idea of a text shows...

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that you understand the text.

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What is the central idea of the paragraph?

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

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We use body language to communicate with others.

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Find the central idea: Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business. Options: Being a clown isn't all fun and games., Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger., Rodeos are exciting., Clowns are good at riding bulls.

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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What does the author believe about gorillas?

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Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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What is the central (AKA main) idea of this paragraph?

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.

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King Midas loved gold.

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What is a central idea?

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What the passage is mostly about

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Determine the central idea by combining supporting details.

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True

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What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

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Taste buds are found in different places.