Summary & Central Idea Review

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What is a text's CENTRAL IDEA?

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The most important point the writer is trying to make.

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What is a SUMMARY?

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Briefly restating the text in your own words.

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What is an INFERENCE?

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A reasonable conclusion based on both evidence and prior knowledge of a topic.

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If a supporting detail is RELEVANT, that means the detail...

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Is important.

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a passage?

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The primary point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between CENTRAL IDEA and MAIN IDEA?

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Central Idea refers to the most important point in a text, while Main Idea is the primary message of a specific passage.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the CENTRAL IDEA in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, key points, and the author's purpose.

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What does it mean to make an INFERENCE while reading?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Why is it important to understand the MAIN IDEA of a text?

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It helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.