Central Idea

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What are text features that can help identify the main idea?

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Title, Pictures, Headings, All of these.

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What is a topic?

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The general subject of a text.

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What are Supporting Details?

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The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

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Which detail does NOT support the main idea that education is important?

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Education causes problems.

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What does identifying the central idea of a text show?

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That you understand the text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point or message the writer wants to communicate.

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How can headings help in understanding a text?

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They provide clues about the main idea and organization of the content.

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What role do examples play in supporting a main idea?

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They illustrate and clarify the main idea, making it easier to understand.

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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A topic is the general subject, while the main idea is the specific point the author makes about that subject.

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Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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They provide evidence and reasoning that strengthen the main idea.