RI 8.2 Checkpoint 2.2

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the point about the topic that the author is trying to make.

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the most important point or message in a passage.

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What is pemmican?

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Pemmican is a type of food made by Native Americans from dried meat, fat, and sometimes berries, which does not spoil and provides energy.

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What skills do soccer players learn?

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Soccer players learn to dribble, pass, control the ball, and work together with teammates.

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What subjects did knights study during training?

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Knights studied reading, writing, geometry, strategy games, music, and manners.

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Why do rodeo clowns put themselves in danger?

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

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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Asking questions helps identify the main idea and understand the text better.

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What is an example of a detail in a passage?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea, such as how pemmican was made.

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How can you determine the main idea of a passage?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.