Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What is another term for SUPPORTING DETAILS used to identify the CENTRAL IDEA?

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Text Evidence.

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What supports the central idea in a text?

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Details.

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What do most people mistakenly think about gorillas?

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Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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What genre does informational text belong to?

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Non-Fiction.

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What is a detail in a text?

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A specific piece of information that supports the central idea.

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How can you find the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the main point that the author is trying to convey.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the central idea.

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What is a misconception about gorillas?

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That they are mean and aggressive.

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What type of text is designed to inform the reader?

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Informational text.