Central Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the point about the topic that the author is trying to make.

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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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Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is another term for supporting details used to identify the central idea?

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Text Evidence.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a paragraph?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of 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 difference between a topic and a main idea?

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The topic is the general subject, while the main idea is the specific point the author makes about that subject.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help clarify and strengthen the main idea by providing additional information.

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What question can help you find supporting details in a text?

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What details support the main idea?

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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In a paragraph about robots in sumo wrestling, a supporting detail could be 'Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.'