Central Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the central idea of a text?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the central idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help me understand the main idea.

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What is an example of a type of supporting detail?

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A fact is a type of supporting detail.

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What is the central idea in the statement: 'Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean.'?

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The central idea is that dolphins are mammals.

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What does it mean to identify the central idea?

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Identifying the central idea means finding the main point of a passage.

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How can you find supporting details in a text?

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Look for sentences that provide examples or explanations related to the central idea.

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What is the difference between a central idea and supporting details?

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The central idea is the main point, while supporting details provide additional information about that point.

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Can a text have more than one central idea?

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Typically, a text has one central idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples help clarify and illustrate the supporting details.