Central idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What do supporting details do?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that back up the central idea.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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Identifying the central idea helps readers understand the main point of the text.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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Knights learned a variety of subjects while training.

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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 prove the central idea.

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How can you find the central idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, the main topic of each paragraph, and the conclusion.

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

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The central idea is the main point, while a detail is a specific piece of information that supports the central idea.

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What does it mean if a text has a strong central idea?

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It means the text is focused and clearly communicates its main point.

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How do authors support their central ideas?

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Authors use facts, examples, anecdotes, and statistics as supporting details.

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What is an example of a text with a clear central idea?

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A passage discussing the benefits of school uniforms.