Central Idea Review Flashcard

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What is the same as the central idea?

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Main idea

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What do you use from the passage to prove your answer?

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Text evidence

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True or False: One supporting detail could change what your central idea says.

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True

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What do you need to ask yourself when determining the central idea?

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What message does the author want me to take away from the article?

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What is the term for what the text is all about; has the same meaning as the main idea?

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Central idea

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What is the definition of 'text evidence'?

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Information from the text that supports your answer or claim.

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What is the difference between 'implicit' and 'explicit' central ideas?

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Implicit central ideas are suggested but not directly stated, while explicit central ideas are clearly stated in the text.

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What role do supporting details play in understanding the central idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that clarify and reinforce the central idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for the most important point or message that the author is conveying.

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What is a common misconception about the central idea?

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That it is the same as the topic; the central idea is a complete thought about the topic.