Determine Central Ideas

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants the reader to remember from a text.

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True or False: All supporting details must relate to the central idea.

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True

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What do supporting details do?

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

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How is a central idea different from a theme?

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The central idea is the main point the author wants you to remember, while the theme is the moral or lesson learned from the story.

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What is the best question to ask when finding the central idea?

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What does the author want me to remember most?

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author conveys through the story.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact, statistic, or example that explains or supports the central idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help clarify and strengthen the central idea, making it easier for readers to understand.

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What should you look for to identify the central idea?

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Look for repeated ideas, key phrases, or statements that summarize the main point.

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Can a text have more than one central idea?

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Yes, some texts can have multiple central ideas, especially if they cover different topics.