Central Idea

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message of a story.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps explain or support the central idea.

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How many legs does an octopus have?

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An octopus has 8 legs.

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What do frogs use to catch flies?

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Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

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What helps frogs jump long distances?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs.

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What is a topic in writing?

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Who or what the writing is talking about.

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What does the central idea tell the reader?

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What the story is mostly about.

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What is an example of a detail?

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The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence or examples that explain the central idea.

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What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?

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A topic is what the writing is about, while the central idea is the main message.