Central Idea Practice

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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 does identifying the central idea of a text show?

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It shows that you understand the text.

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What does the central idea of a nonfiction text need to be supported with?

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Supporting Details.

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What are supporting details?

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The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

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Which detail does NOT support the main idea that education is important?

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Education causes problems.

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What is the central idea?

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The main point or most important idea that the writer is communicating.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and examples that reinforce the central idea.

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How can you identify supporting details in a text?

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Look for facts, examples, and explanations that relate to the main idea.

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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 for that point.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples illustrate and clarify the supporting details.