Central Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.

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Which detail is a type of supporting detail?

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Fact.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help me understand the main idea.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when trying to find the central idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Examples of animals living in the rain forest, such as monkeys and toucans.

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How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the main point or theme.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples illustrate and clarify the supporting details, making the central idea clearer.

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What is the difference between a central idea and a supporting detail?

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The central idea is the main message, while supporting details provide evidence or explanation for that message.

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Can a text have more than one central idea?

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