Central Ideas, Supporting Details, and Summarizing (1.5)

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What does 'Orientation' mean?

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An introduction.

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What two items together help you find the main/central idea of a text?

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Topic and author's information about the topic.

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What does 'Variety' mean?

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A number of different types of things.

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When trying to find the central idea, what should you ask?

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What idea or argument is the author trying to convey to the reader about the topic?

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What does 'Await' mean?

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To wait for; expect; look for.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or argument that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or support the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the main point.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To provide a brief overview of the main ideas and supporting details.

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What question helps to clarify the topic of a text?

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What or who is the paragraph about?