Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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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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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is a topic in a text?

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The topic is the general subject of a text.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to retell the most important ideas in a shorter form.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a passage?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain or reinforce the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

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How can you identify the central idea of a passage?

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You can identify the central idea by looking for repeated themes, the main argument, or the conclusion drawn by the author.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is an example of a central idea?

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An example of a central idea is: 'Exercise is essential for maintaining good health.'

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

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The topic is the subject of the text, while the central idea is the specific point the author makes about that subject.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is a summary?

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

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What role do examples play in understanding a central idea?

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Examples help clarify and illustrate the central idea, making it easier to understand.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a main idea sentence?

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A main idea sentence is a statement that expresses the central idea of a paragraph or passage.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2