Central Idea Practice

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What supports the central idea in a nonfiction text?

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Supporting details are used to support the central idea.

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Why is identifying the central idea important?

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Identifying the central idea shows that you understand the text.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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Soccer players learn how to control the ball so they can score.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides evidence or examples that back up the central idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to restate the central idea and main points in your own words.

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How can you find the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the main point or the most important sentence that conveys the overall message.

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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 of the text, while supporting details provide evidence for that main point.

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What is an example of a supporting detail in a paragraph about robots in sumo wrestling?

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Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details help to clarify, explain, or provide evidence for the central idea.