Central Idea

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What supports the central idea in a text?

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Details

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Where are central ideas mostly found?

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In informational texts.

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What must the central idea of a nonfiction text be supported with?

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Supporting details.

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What does informational text provide to the reader?

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Facts.

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What does identifying the central idea of a text show?

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That you comprehend the text.

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What is the central idea?

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The main point or message of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that explain or clarify the central idea.

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What type of text is primarily focused on facts and information?

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Informational text.

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How can you find the central idea in a text?

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Look for the main topic and supporting details.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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To summarize the main idea of a paragraph.