Central Idea

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What does 'text structure' mean?

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The text structure is the organizational pattern of an article: compare/contrast, problem/solution, cause/effect.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, quotes, paraphrases that back up the central idea.

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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 is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a summary with no opinions.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details help to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the main point or message of the paragraph.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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What does 'compare/contrast' mean in text structure?

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Compare/contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a cause/effect relationship?

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A cause/effect relationship explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the significance of using quotes in a text?

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Using quotes can provide direct evidence from a source to support the central idea or argument.