Central Idea Practice

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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 in a text.

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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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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence refers to specific examples or quotes from a text that support the central idea or a claim.

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What role do headings play in a text?

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Headings help to organize the text and can provide clues about the main idea or topics covered.

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What is a topic in a text?

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The topic is the general subject or theme that the text discusses.

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How can pictures in a text help readers?

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Pictures can provide visual context and enhance understanding of the main idea or supporting details.

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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The title gives readers a preview of the main idea or subject of the text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea means recognizing the most important point or message in a text.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail could be a statistic or a quote that illustrates the main idea.