Central Idea

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What is the Central Idea?

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The Central Idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is body language?

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Body language is a form of communication that includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What does the main idea 'There are many different colors in a crayon box' imply?

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It implies that there are various colors available in a crayon box.

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What is the Central Idea of a passage?

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The Central Idea of a passage is the main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

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How can apples be enjoyed according to the passage?

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Apples can be sliced and dipped in caramel, cooked into applesauce, made into a pie, or eaten fresh.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the primary point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that point.

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What is the Central Idea of the passage about apples?

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The Central Idea is that there are many ways to eat an apple.

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What does it mean when a detail is 'supporting'?

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A supporting detail reinforces or elaborates on the main idea.