Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What is the topic of a text?

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The topic is who or what a text is about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or prove the central idea.

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What is another term for supporting details?

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Text Evidence.

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What question should you ask to find the central idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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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 overview of the main points.

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How can you identify the central idea in a nonfiction text?

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Look for what the text is mostly about and the main points the author is making.

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What is the significance of the main event in a story?

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The significance of the main event helps to reveal the central idea or theme.

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What is a full paragraph summary?

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A full paragraph summary includes the main idea and supporting details of a text.

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What is a universal truth in literature?

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A universal truth is a message or moral lesson that applies to many people or situations.