Central Idea

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to support an idea?

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To support an idea means to provide details or examples that help explain or prove that idea.

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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 add to the main idea.

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What is meditation?

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Meditation is the practice of making the mind quiet and focusing on something to relax.

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What is color blindness?

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Color blindness is a condition where a person cannot see some colors or tell them apart.

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What are cacti?

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Cacti are plants that can live in very dry environments, like deserts.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statement that explains or backs up the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a passage?

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The conclusion wraps up the main ideas and gives a final thought or summary.