Central Idea

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the main point of the paragraph.

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What does it mean to support an idea with details?

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Supporting an idea means providing facts, examples, or explanations that help clarify or prove the main point.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or elaborate on the main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail is relevant to the main idea?

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A relevant detail directly relates to and helps explain the main idea of the passage.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the overall point of the passage, while supporting details provide evidence or examples for that point.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points in your own words.

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Why is it important to listen to experts?

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Listening to experts helps us gain accurate information and make informed decisions.