Central Idea

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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The CENTRAL IDEA is what the text is MOSTLY about.

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What do you need to support the CENTRAL IDEA in a nonfiction text?

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Supporting details.

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What is another term for SUPPORTING DETAILS used to identify the CENTRAL IDEA?

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Text Evidence.

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What is the role of details in relation to the CENTRAL IDEA?

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Details support the central idea.

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What is a key characteristic of a nonfiction text?

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It presents factual information.

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How can you identify the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?

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Look for the main point or theme that the author is conveying.

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What is the difference between the CENTRAL IDEA and a summary?

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The CENTRAL IDEA is the main point, while a summary is a brief overview of the text.

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Why are SUPPORTING DETAILS important?

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They provide evidence and examples that reinforce the CENTRAL IDEA.

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What might you find in a nonfiction text that helps explain the CENTRAL IDEA?

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Examples, facts, statistics, and anecdotes.

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How does the CENTRAL IDEA relate to the conclusion of a text?

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The conclusion often restates or summarizes the CENTRAL IDEA.