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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What is the topic of a text?

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The topic of a text is who or what the text is about.

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What does it mean to highlight important information in a text?

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Highlighting important information means marking key points that contribute to the understanding of the central idea.

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What is a strategy to find the central idea?

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Rereading the text can help clarify the central idea.

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What 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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True or False: The central idea of a text is always clear.

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False. The central idea may not always be clear.

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What is the difference between the central idea and supporting details?

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The central idea is the main point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, key phrases, and the conclusion of the text.

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

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Supporting details help to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the central idea.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text without personal opinions.