Main/Central Idea

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What is the first question you need to ask yourself when reading?

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What is the text about?

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What does Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, emphasize?

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Since you are the driver, decide where you want to go and draw up a map to get there.

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What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic?

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What should you look for to determine the central/main idea?

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Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.

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What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

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Supporting Details.

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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It helps in understanding the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What are supporting details?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the central idea.

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How can you find the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence and supporting details.

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What role do clues and hints play in understanding a text?

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They guide readers to infer the central idea and supporting details.