Main/Central Idea

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What is the central/main idea of a text?

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The central/main idea is the primary point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What should you look for to determine the central/main idea?

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Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.

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What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

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Supporting Details.

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What is the first question to ask when reading a text?

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What is this writing about?

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What is the second question to ask when reading a text?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic?

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What are taste buds?

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Taste buds are sensory organs on the tongue and other areas that allow us to perceive different tastes.

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How many taste buds do we have on our tongue?

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Approximately 9,000.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that explains or illustrates the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a rodeo clown?

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by distracting bulls and providing an alternate target.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to provide a brief overview of its main points and ideas.