Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What supporting detail would go with the main idea 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

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If the main idea is 'There are many different colors in a crayon box', what is a supporting detail?

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The crayon box has 24 colors in it.

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What is the central idea of the passage about apples?

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There are many ways to eat an apple.

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What does it mean to 'cite' in a text?

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To reference something as authority or proof.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point or message.

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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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What is an example of a central idea?

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The central idea of a story about teamwork could be 'Working together leads to success.'

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary provides a brief overview of the main points of a text.