Central Idea Practice

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What is a topic?

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The general subject of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

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What is the central idea of nonfiction text?

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What the text is mostly about.

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What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

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Title, Pictures, Headings, All of these.

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What are supporting details?

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Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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To give the reader an idea of the main topic or subject.

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How do headings help in understanding a text?

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They indicate the main ideas of different sections.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the primary point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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Why are examples important in a text?

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They help clarify and support the main idea.

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What role do pictures play in understanding a text?

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They provide visual context and can enhance comprehension.