Main/Central Idea

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What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic?

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What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

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Title, Headings, Pictures, All of these

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Where is the most common place to find the main idea in a text?

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The beginning of a text.

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What does the author believe about gorillas?

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Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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What does the author want you to learn about taste buds?

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Taste buds are found in different places.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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How can headings help in understanding a text?

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Headings provide clues about the content and main ideas of sections.

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What role do pictures play in a text?

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Pictures can illustrate and enhance the understanding of the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps in understanding the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a text feature?

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Examples include titles, headings, subheadings, and images.