Finding Central Idea & Theme - Final

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What is The FL RAID?

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A mnemonic device that helps remember the 5-step process for finding the central idea, used with informational text.

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Why are the first and last paragraphs or sentences important?

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They are important places to look to find the central idea, often include introductions and conclusions, and are step 2 in The FL RAID.

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What does A (Analyze) in CRAVE Understanding refer to?

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Finding central idea and theme.

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True or False: It is important to separate the author's main ideas from supporting details to determine the central idea or write a summary.

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True.

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What text features can indicate the central idea?

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Title, Headings, Subheadings.

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What is the central idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a theme?

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The underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a text.

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How can headings help in finding the central idea?

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Headings often summarize the main points of sections, guiding readers to the central idea.

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What role does the title play in understanding a text?

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The title provides a clue about the main topic and can hint at the central idea.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To condense the main ideas and central theme into a brief overview.