Central Idea

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What is the Central Idea of a text?

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The Central Idea is what the text is mostly about.

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True or False: Informational Texts tell a story.

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False

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What do taste buds do?

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Taste buds allow us to taste different flavors.

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What is the purpose of a chicken cannon in airplane manufacturing?

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To test the strength of glass windshields against impacts.

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What does it mean when an author believes gorillas are misunderstood?

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It means that the author thinks gorillas are seen as mean when they are actually shy.

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What is an example of a supporting detail in a text?

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A fact or example that helps explain the Central Idea.

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What is the difference between Central Idea and Theme?

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Central Idea is what the text is mostly about, while Theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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How many taste buds do humans have on their tongue?

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Humans have about 9,000 taste buds on their tongue.

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What is the main purpose of informational texts?

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To provide facts and information about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.