Central Idea Final STAAR Review

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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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What detail supports the main idea?

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A detail that provides evidence or examples that reinforce the central idea of the passage.

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What is meditation?

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Meditation is the practice of making the mind quiet and focusing on the present moment.

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How can meditation be easy?

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Meditation can be as simple as watching the clouds or sitting still and humming softly.

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What does it mean when we say music helps the brain?

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It means that listening to music can stimulate brain activity and improve mental functions.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point that the author wants to communicate.

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What is an example of a detail that supports a main idea?

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A detail that explains how laughter is good for health, such as 'Laughter is good for health.'

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a section of written text that conveys information or tells a story.