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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What can change the Earth's surface quickly?

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Several events such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

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How do you determine the central idea?

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By combining the supporting details (text evidence).

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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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What misconception do people have about gorillas?

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Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps explain or support the central idea.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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It helps understand the main message of the text.

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What role do details play in understanding the central idea?

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Details provide evidence and context to support the central idea.

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Can a text have more than one central idea?

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No, a text typically has one main central idea.

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What is the difference between a central idea and a detail?

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The central idea is the main point, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.