Central Idea

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What does SUPPORT mean?

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to hold up and help

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What should you do if you can't figure out the main idea of a passage?

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Ask yourself general questions about the passage

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What is the main idea of a picture showing children reading together?

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A teacher and her students are participating in a group activity.

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What's the main idea if food is allowed only in certain areas?

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Throw away garbage in garbage cans.

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What is the main idea of a picture showing fruit?

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fruit

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What is a CENTRAL IDEA?

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The most important point or message in a text.

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What is a DETAIL in a paragraph?

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A piece of information that supports the central idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for repeated themes or concepts.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail?

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To explain or clarify the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.