Central Idea & Supporting Details

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or support the central idea.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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Soccer is a popular sport worldwide.

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What is an example of supporting details?

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Soccer is played in over 200 countries.

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What does it mean to recycle?

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To turn trash and materials into new products.

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Why is recycling important?

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It helps reduce waste and saves resources.

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What is an example of a supporting detail in recycling?

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Many things can be recycled, including paper and plastic.

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What is a fact about floods?

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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What is a fact about Mount Rushmore?

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It shows the faces of four important U.S. presidents.

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What is a reason why the peregrine falcon was endangered?

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The use of pesticides.