Central Idea

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What is the central idea?

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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 is another word for SUPPORTING DETAILS used to identify the CENTRAL IDEA of a text?

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Text Evidence.

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What detail does NOT support the main idea that education is important?

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Education causes problems.

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What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

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Title, Pictures, Headings, and all of these.

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What is a topic?

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The general subject of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, key phrases, and the conclusion.

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What role do headings play in understanding a text?

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Headings help to organize information and indicate the main ideas of sections.

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What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?

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A topic is the general subject, while the central idea is the specific point the author makes about that subject.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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Identifying the central idea helps readers understand the main message and purpose of the text.