Flashcard - Central Idea

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What are types of text evidence or details an author uses to develop/support a claim or central idea?

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Examples, true stories, numbers/statistics, and quotes from experts.

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What can you look at for hints about the central idea in a longer nonfiction text?

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Title, Headings, Subheadings, Pictures, Captions.

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Is the central idea always stated in a passage?

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False.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The main point the author is trying to make in a passage; what a passage is mostly about.

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What is a pop-out sentence in a passage?

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A sentence that clearly states the central idea.

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What is the difference between a central idea and a supporting detail?

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The central idea is the main point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, key phrases, and the main argument presented by the author.

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What role do headings and subheadings play in understanding a text?

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They help to organize information and can indicate the central idea of sections.

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What is an example of a central idea in a nonfiction text?

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The impact of climate change on polar bear populations.

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Why is it important to understand the central idea of a text?

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It helps readers grasp the main message and purpose of the text.