Main/Central Idea

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What are text features that can help identify the main idea?

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Title, Headings, Pictures, All of these.

Front

What is the first question to ask when reading a text?

Back

What is the text about?

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What is the main/central idea of a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

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Supporting Details.

Front

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

Back

The beginning of a text.

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What is the purpose of headings in a text?

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To organize content and indicate the main topics covered.

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How can pictures help in understanding the main idea?

Back

They provide visual context and can illustrate key concepts.

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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, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps in understanding the overall message and purpose of the text.