Central Idea

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to communicate in a text.

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True or False: A central idea should be written in your own words.

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True

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What is the best question to ask when finding the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What does the main idea of a story tell us?

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It tells us what the story is mostly about.

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What is an example of a central idea in a story about a boy and his dog?

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A boy loves his dog.

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What is the main idea of a book titled 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables'?

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It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the central idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for repeated ideas or the most important sentence.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details provide specific information that supports the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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Identifying the central idea helps us understand the text better.