Central Idea

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why is the topic sentence important?

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It helps the reader understand what the paragraph will be about.

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What does it mean to support an idea?

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To provide details or examples that explain or prove the main idea.

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What is a detail in a paragraph?

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A detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the topic sentence.

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What is the purpose of a paragraph?

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To organize related sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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How can you identify a topic sentence?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the difference between a topic sentence and supporting details?

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A topic sentence states the main idea, while supporting details provide information that backs up that idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the paragraph.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to communicate.

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How do you find the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, the topic sentence, or the conclusion.