Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea of a text is what the text is mostly about.

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Why are illustrations in a text important?

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Illustrations can offer clues to the central idea.

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What information can the first and last sentences in a text provide?

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They sometimes give us the central idea, but not always.

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Is the central idea of a text always clear?

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No, the central idea is not always clear.

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when searching for the central idea?

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Highlighting the entire text is NOT a strategy to find the central idea.

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What role do supporting details play in understanding the central idea?

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Supporting details help to explain and reinforce the central idea.

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How can summarizing a text help in identifying the central idea?

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Summarizing a text can help distill the main points and clarify the central idea.

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What is a common misconception about the central idea?

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A common misconception is that the central idea is always explicitly stated.

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How can context clues assist in finding the central idea?

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Context clues can provide hints about the central idea through surrounding text.

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What is the difference between the central idea and the main topic?

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The central idea is a complete thought about the main topic, which is usually just a word or phrase.