Central Idea, Theme, Summary

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What is the central idea of a story?

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The central idea of a story tells the reader what the story is about.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is a universal lesson or message that can be learned from a story.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main ideas or events of a text in your own words.

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is a universal lesson and central idea is what a story is about.

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What should a summary NOT include?

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A summary should not include exact words from the text.

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How can you make yourself feel better when sad?

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You can take a walk, talk to a friend, write down your feelings, or do something good for someone else.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary presents the main ideas without personal opinions or interpretations.

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What is the purpose of a central idea?

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The purpose of a central idea is to convey the main point or message of the text.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate information in your own words.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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Identifying the central idea helps readers understand the main message and purpose of the text.