Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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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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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the most important point that the author is making.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What does it mean to support an idea with details?

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Supporting an idea with details means providing examples or facts that explain or prove the main point.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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What is the purpose of listening to experts?

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Listening to experts helps us gain knowledge and make informed decisions.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is a detail in a passage?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that helps to explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

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Why is it important to understand the main idea?

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Understanding the main idea helps us comprehend the text and remember its key points.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a section of written text that discusses a specific topic.

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

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How can you find the topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The topic sentence is usually the first or second sentence in a paragraph and summarizes the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details are facts or examples that explain or back up the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1