Central Idea

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True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

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True

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What is a central idea?

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What the passage is mostly about

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What is body language?

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Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture.

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What does the central idea of a paragraph represent?

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The focused idea of the text.

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How many taste buds do we have on our tongue?

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9,000 taste buds.

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Where else can taste buds be found besides the tongue?

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On the roof of your mouth and the back of your throat.

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What is the purpose of the central idea in a text?

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To convey the main point or message of the text.

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Can body language mean the same thing to everyone?

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No, body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

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What is an example of a central idea in a text about animals?

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Animals adapt to their environment to survive.

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

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A central idea is the main point, while a detail supports the central idea.