Central Idea

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?

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

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What are SUPPORTING DETAILS?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.

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What is another term for SUPPORTING DETAILS?

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Text Evidence.

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How do you identify the CENTRAL IDEA in a text?

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Ask yourself what point about the topic the author is trying to make.

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What is the purpose of text evidence?

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To support the central idea and provide credibility to the author's claims.

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What is a main idea?

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The primary concept or argument presented in a piece of writing.

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What is a supporting detail that doesn't fit?

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A statement that does not relate to or support the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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It helps readers understand the main message and purpose of the text.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point about the topic is the author trying to make?

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What is the relationship between the central idea and supporting details?

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