Identifying Themes and Central Idea

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What are the two types of Central Ideas?

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Stated and Implied

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What does the author do when stating the main idea in a sentence in the text?

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The author presents the Stated Central Idea.

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What tells the main point of the story utilizing supportive details?

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Central Idea

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What is it called when the main point of a text is not directly stated?

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Implied Central Idea

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True or False: When citing textual evidence, the reader must identify information in a text using quotation marks to support their claim.

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True

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What is a Stated Central Idea?

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A Stated Central Idea is explicitly mentioned in the text.

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What is an Implied Central Idea?

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An Implied Central Idea is suggested through details and context, not directly stated.

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How can you identify the Central Idea in a text?

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Look for the main point supported by details and examples.

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What is the difference between Theme and Central Idea?

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Theme is the underlying message or lesson, while Central Idea is the main point of the text.

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What role does textual evidence play in understanding Central Ideas?

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Textual evidence supports and validates the Central Idea.