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.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does it mean when we say 'Shakespeare was a talented writer'?

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It means that Shakespeare had exceptional skills in writing, producing many high-quality plays and poems.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does it mean to say 'Da Vinci was a man ahead of his time'?

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It means that Da Vinci had ideas and inventions that were innovative and advanced for his era.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a common 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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Why are bats considered misunderstood animals?

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Bats are often thought to be dirty or dangerous, but they are clean and beneficial creatures.

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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 subjects did knights study during their training?

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Knights studied reading, writing, geometry, strategy games, music, and poetry.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.8.5

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What was the role of a knight in the Middle Ages?

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Knights were expected to be skilled in combat and have a well-rounded education.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does it mean when we say 'Laws were unfair in the Middle Ages'?

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It means that the legal system often favored the powerful and did not provide true justice.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the significance of the phrase 'to challenge someone to a fight'?

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It refers to a method used in the Middle Ages to determine guilt or innocence through combat.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

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

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An example is 'Shakespeare was a talented writer,' which summarizes the main point about his literary contributions.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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