Central Idea

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What is the central idea?

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

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does it mean when we say 'Bats are misunderstood animals'?

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It means that many common beliefs about bats, such as being blind or dirty, are incorrect.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about knights?

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Knights learned a variety of subjects while training.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the significance of Shakespeare's works?

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Shakespeare was a talented writer who produced many high-quality plays and poems.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How were laws viewed in the Middle Ages?

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Laws were often seen as unfair, as guilt or innocence could be determined by physical combat.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a key contribution of Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was an important inventor known for creating electric lights, telephones, and more.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a myth about bats?

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A common myth is that bats are blind, but they can actually see quite well.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What subjects did knights study during their training?

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Knights studied reading, writing, geometry, strategy games, and learned skills like sword fighting.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does it mean to have a well-rounded education?

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A well-rounded education includes a variety of subjects and skills, not just one focus.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is a patent?

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A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor to exclusively make, use, or sell their invention.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5