Main/Central Idea-Informational Text

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What type of writing shares information about a topic?

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Informational Essay

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What is the main idea of a 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 the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is an example of an informational text?

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A textbook or a news article.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the purpose of an informational essay?

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To inform or explain a topic to the reader.

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What is a main event in a story?

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The most important action or occurrence that drives the plot.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that capture the essence of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.