ELAGSE7RI2 Practice- Central Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the primary point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or by summarizing the key points of the text.

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What is the significance of the main idea?

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The main idea helps readers understand the overall message or theme of the text.

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What does it mean to reread a passage?

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Rereading a passage means to read it again to gain a better understanding or to find the central idea.

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Why is it important to find the central idea?

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Finding the central idea helps readers comprehend the text and retain important information.

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What is an example of a central idea in a passage about cotton?

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Cotton is important for making clothes.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How do supporting details relate to the main idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence and context that clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the primary concept, while supporting details are the information that backs up that concept.