Central Idea

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when searching for the central idea?

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Highlighting the entire text.

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The central idea of a text is always clear. True or False?

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False.

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What are the details in a text?

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Details support the central idea in a text.

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What is the central idea of the passage about Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison's inventions still impact society today.

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Define 'Central Idea'.

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What role do details play in understanding the central idea?

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Details provide support and evidence for the central idea.

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What is a common misconception about the central idea?

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That the central idea is always explicitly stated.

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How can rereading a text help in finding the central idea?

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It allows for a deeper understanding and recognition of key themes.

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What is one effective strategy for identifying the central idea?

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Highlighting important information.