Central Idea

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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What do most people think about gorillas?

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Most people think that gorillas are mean.

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What does the author believe about gorillas?

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Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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What do taste buds do?

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Taste buds help us taste different flavors.

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Where are taste buds found?

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Taste buds are found on the tongue, the roof of the mouth, and the back of the throat.

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In which type of texts are central ideas mostly found?

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Informational texts.

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What supports the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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Supporting details.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Facts, statistics, or examples that explain or illustrate the central idea.

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

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about, while a summary is a brief overview of the main points.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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It helps readers understand the main message of the text.