Central Idea

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What is the word that means: “Proof from the text used to support your ideas and arguments”?

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Text Evidence

Front

What is the word that means: “The main idea expressed in a piece of writing”?

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central idea

Front

This passage is mostly about?

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Exercise increases your energy.

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Find the central idea
 Being a clown isn't all fun and games.  Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform.  When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention.  In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider.  So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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What is the main difference between THEME and CENTRAL IDEA?

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Theme is a universal lesson and the central idea is what the text is about.

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Define: Central Idea/ Main Idea

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The main point of the story.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea? Options: Who is the main character?, What is the main event?, What is one important detail?, What point is the author trying to make?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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How should a central idea be written? Options: One full sentence, 2 words, Five sentences, A paragraph

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One full sentence

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A central idea should be written in your own words.

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True

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What elements should be included in a central idea paragraph?

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Central idea, evidence, and explanation