Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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What is a central idea?

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

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Why is identifying the central idea important?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To provide a brief statement of the main points or ideas in the text.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about rodeo clowns?

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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

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Knights learned a variety of subjects while training.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about the Middle Ages?

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Laws of the Middle Ages were unfair.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about the Industrial Revolution?

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The Industrial Revolution allowed goods to be made faster and easier.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps explain or support the central idea.

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How can you find the central idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, the first and last sentences, and the main points discussed.