Lee- Review- Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Summarizing

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a retelling of a story or text in your own words without including personal opinions or interpretations.

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How do you identify the central idea in a text?

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Ask yourself, 'What point is the author trying to make?' to find the central idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

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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 is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is the most important point that the paragraph is trying to communicate.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail could be a fact or statistic that backs up 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 to explain that point.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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Ask, 'What point is the author trying to make?'