Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what a text is mainly about.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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What are key details?

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Key details are supporting details or important pieces of information that support the central idea of a text.

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What is the significance of gravity?

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Gravity is the force that makes things fall to Earth and keeps the Earth orbiting around the sun.

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What does it mean to find the central idea?

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Finding the central idea involves identifying the main point or message that the author is conveying in a text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How do you identify the central idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, the main argument, or the conclusion drawn by the author.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is an example of a central idea in a story?

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In a story about a girl who ignores her mother's advice and gets caught in a storm, the central idea could be 'Always listen to your mother.'

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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The central idea is what a text is mainly about, while a theme is a lesson, moral, or universal concept conveyed through a story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Why is understanding the central idea important?

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Understanding the central idea helps readers grasp the main message and purpose of the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or reinforce the central idea.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Can a text have multiple central ideas?

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Typically, a text has one main central idea, but it can have multiple supporting details or themes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2