Central Idea - HMH

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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 the CENTRAL IDEA of the passage about visiting grandparents?

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Going to grandma and grandpa’s house will be fun.

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the passage about apples?

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There are many ways to eat an apple.

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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 supports the central idea in a text?

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Details throughout the story.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message of a text.

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Why are headings important in a text?

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They help organize information and indicate main ideas.

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How can pictures help in understanding a text?

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They provide visual context and can illustrate the main idea.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What role do concluding sentences play in a text?

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They summarize the main idea and reinforce the message.