Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the story is mostly about.

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How does exercise affect energy levels?

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Exercise increases your energy by converting blood sugar to fuel, supplying more oxygen to cells, and releasing fight-or-flight hormones.

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What is the difference between central idea and theme?

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Central idea includes specific names and details from the text, while theme is the main topic or focus.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or support the central idea, such as 'The crayon box has 24 colors in it'.

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Why is identifying the central idea important?

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Identifying the central idea shows that you comprehend the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is an example of a central idea in a story?

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An example of a central idea could be 'Friendship is important'.

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How can you find the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the main point or the most important sentence that conveys the overall message.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce the central idea.