Central Idea and Summary Review

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What is a central idea?

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The point the author wants you to remember most.

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Where is a central idea not found?

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In the footnotes.

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What is a summary?

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Briefly restating the important ideas in your own words.

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What do fiction texts have instead of central ideas?

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Themes.

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What does an objective summary not include?

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Opinion.

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Why is identifying the central idea important?

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It helps readers understand the main point of the text.

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How can you find the central idea in a text?

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Look for repeated ideas, topic sentences, and conclusions.

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What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?

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A central idea is the main point of a text, while a theme is a broader message or moral.

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What are the characteristics of an effective summary?

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It is concise, accurate, and captures the main ideas without personal opinions.

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What role do supporting details play in understanding the central idea?

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They provide evidence and context that clarify and reinforce the central idea.