Central Idea

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What are central ideas primarily found in?

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Nonfiction / Informational texts.

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What is another term for supporting details that help identify the central idea?

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Text Evidence.

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What is the topic of a nonfiction text?

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The general subject (1-3 words) of the text.

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What does the central idea of a nonfiction text represent?

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What the text is mostly about.

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True or False: A student should start a central idea statement with the word 'How'.

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False.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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They provide evidence and examples that reinforce the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a nonfiction text?

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Look for repeated themes, key points, and the main argument presented.

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

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The topic is the general subject, while the central idea is the specific message about that subject.

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Why is understanding the central idea important?

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It helps readers grasp the main message and purpose of the text.