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 are supporting details?

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Supporting details are details that explain the central idea.

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What genre does informational text belong to?

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Informational text is a type of Non-Fiction.

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How do authors convey their beliefs about a subject?

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Authors convey their beliefs through the information and examples they provide in the text.

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What is the purpose of exercise according to the passage?

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The purpose of exercise is to increase energy.

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What does it mean if a text is non-fiction?

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Non-fiction means the text is based on real events and facts.

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Why might gorillas be misunderstood?

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Gorillas might be misunderstood because of the portrayal in Hollywood movies.

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What is an example of a supporting detail in a text?

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An example of a supporting detail could be a fact or statistic that explains the central idea.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while non-fiction is based on real events.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to provide a brief statement of the main points.