Central Idea Practice

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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What is the central idea of the passage about Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was an important inventor.

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What is the best question to ask when finding the central idea of a text?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is the central idea of the passage about knights' training?

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Knights learned a variety of subjects while training.

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Which text feature can give clues about the central idea?

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All of these (Title, Headings, Pictures).

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Define 'Central Idea'.

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a key strategy for identifying the central idea?

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Look for repeated themes or concepts throughout the text.

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How can headings help in finding the central idea?

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Headings often summarize the main topics covered in the text.

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What role do examples play in understanding the central idea?

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Examples illustrate and support the central idea, making it clearer.

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What is the significance of the conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion often restates or emphasizes the central idea.