Central Idea

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What is the central idea?

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The central idea is the big point or most important idea in a passage.

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Does the central idea need supporting details?

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No, the central idea needs supporting details to explain it.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the central idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to tell the main points in your own words.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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How an octopus gets its food.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or prove the central idea.

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Can a passage have more than one central idea?

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No, a passage usually has one main central idea.

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What is the purpose of the central idea?

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The purpose of the central idea is to give the reader the main point of the text.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a section of text that tells a story or provides information.

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How do you find the central idea in a passage?

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Look for the main point that the author is trying to communicate.