Central Idea & Supporting Details

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What is the central idea?

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The central idea is what the passage is mainly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the central idea.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of turning trash and other materials into new, usable products.

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What does it mean when something is endangered?

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Endangered means that a species is at risk of becoming extinct.

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What is Mount Rushmore?

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Mount Rushmore is a huge sculpture that shows the faces of four important U.S. presidents.

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What is soccer also called in some countries?

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Soccer is also called football in some countries.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details help to explain or give more information about the central idea.

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What can be recycled?

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Many things can be recycled, including paper, plastic, metal, and glass.

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Why was the peregrine falcon placed on the endangered species list?

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The peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list because it was dying out due to the use of pesticides.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about soccer?

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An example of a central idea is 'Soccer is a popular sport worldwide.'