3rd - Central Idea

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What is a CENTRAL IDEA?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

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The central idea is that it's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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The central idea is supported by what?

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The central idea is supported by details.

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What is the central idea of the passage about exercise?

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The central idea is that there are many types of exercise.

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What is the central idea of the passage about the telephone?

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The central idea is that the telephone is important in our lives.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the main subject or message in a piece of writing.

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How can you find the central idea in a text?

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You can find the central idea by looking for the main point or the most important information.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the central idea.

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What is an example of a central idea in a story?

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An example of a central idea could be 'Friendship is important' in a story about two friends.

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Why is understanding the central idea important?

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Understanding the central idea helps you grasp the main message of the text.