Identifying Themes and Central Idea

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What is the moral or lesson of a story?

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Theme

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What does Julia's report card reflect when she hides it from her parents?

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Central Idea

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What is it called when the main point of a text is not directly stated?

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Implied Central Idea

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True or False: When citing textual evidence, the reader must identify information in a text using quotation marks to support their claim.

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True

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What tells the main point of the story utilizing supportive details?

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Central Idea

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What is the main idea of a text that is explicitly stated?

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Stated Central Idea

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is the moral or lesson, while central idea is the main point of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains or provides evidence for the central idea.

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How can you identify the theme of a story?

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Look for recurring ideas, character actions, and the resolution.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence?

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To support claims and arguments with specific examples from the text.