Identifying Themes and Central Idea

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What is the term for when the main point of a text is not directly stated?

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Implied Central Idea

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What do we call the main idea that is explicitly stated in a sentence in the text?

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Stated Central Idea

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What is the moral or lesson of a story referred to as?

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Theme

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What is the term for information taken directly from the text to support a claim?

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Citing Textual Evidence

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True or False: Citing Textual Evidence requires using quotation marks to support a claim.

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True

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

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story, while a central idea is the main point or argument presented in a text.

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What is an example of an implied central idea?

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An implied central idea might be that friendship is important, suggested through the actions of characters rather than stated outright.

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How can you identify the central idea of a text?

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Look for repeated ideas, key details, and the author's purpose.

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What role do supporting details play in understanding the central idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that clarify and reinforce the central idea.

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What is the significance of using textual evidence in writing?

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Textual evidence strengthens arguments and claims by providing concrete examples from the text.