Finding Central Idea & Theme - Final

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What is the best definition of THEME?

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A universal truth, lesson about life, or idea that the author wants to express.

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What text features can give you a clue of what the central idea is?

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All of these (Title, Headings, Sub headings)

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True or False? When determining either central idea or theme, you should be able to find text evidence to support your statement.

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True

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What does a chicken cannon check?

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How a chicken cannon checks glass.

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Finding central idea and theme is part of...

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A (Analyze) in CRAVE Understanding.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can headings help in finding the central idea?

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Headings provide clues about the main topics discussed in the text.

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is a broader message about life, while central idea is the main point of a specific text.

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Why is it important to support your statements with text evidence?

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It strengthens your argument and shows that your interpretation is based on the text.

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What role do subheadings play in understanding a text?

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Subheadings break down the content into sections, making it easier to identify key ideas.