Central Idea and Key Details standard 6.1 RI

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea tells the reader what the text is mainly about.

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How do bats find their way?

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Bats find their way by listening to sounds that echo off objects.

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What skills do soccer players learn?

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Soccer players learn to dribble, pass, control the ball, and work together with teammates.

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What are some fun activities at the beach?

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Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, playing beach volleyball, looking for shells, and sunbathing.

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What is Mount Rushmore?

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Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff showing the faces of four U.S. presidents.

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Who are the four presidents on Mount Rushmore?

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The four presidents are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

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What does a detail in a text do?

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A detail provides specific information that supports the main idea.

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Why do people visit Mount Rushmore?

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People visit Mount Rushmore because it is an amazing sight.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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An example of a central idea is 'Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.'

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What is a key detail about bats?

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A key detail is that bats use sound to locate insects.