Central Idea

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What are taste buds?

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Taste buds are tiny sensors on our tongue that help us taste different flavors.

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How many taste buds do we have on our tongue?

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We have about 9,000 taste buds on our tongue.

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Where else can taste buds be found?

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Taste buds can also be found on the roof of your mouth and the back of your throat.

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What is the central idea of a story?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to share.

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What do rodeo clowns do?

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by distracting bulls when cowboys fall off.

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Why is it important to protect coyotes?

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Protecting coyotes helps keep nature's balance.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that explain or back up the central idea.

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence is information from the text that supports the author's point.

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What does it mean to cite something in writing?

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To cite means to mention where you got your information from.

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What is a summary?

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