Central Idea and Summary

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the most important point the author makes.

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What does it mean to cite a source?

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To cite means to reference something as authority or proof.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or prove the central idea.

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What is the purpose of a rodeo clown?

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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What happens when coyotes eat treated lamb meat?

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They get sick and later avoid lambs.

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Where are taste buds located?

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Taste buds are found on the tongue, the roof of the mouth, and the back of the throat.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze means to examine the text closely to understand its meaning.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence in the text.