Central Idea Review Flashcard

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the text is all about; it has the same meaning as the main idea.

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What question should you ask to determine the central idea?

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What message does the author want me to take away from the article?

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What is text evidence?

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Text evidence is what you use from the passage to prove your answer.

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True or False: One supporting detail could change what your central idea says.

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True.

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What is an implied central idea?

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An implied central idea is a central idea that is not clearly stated in a text.

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What is a stated central idea?

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A stated central idea is explicitly mentioned in the text.

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What is the difference between implied and stated central ideas?

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Implied central ideas are suggested but not directly stated, while stated central ideas are clearly articulated in the text.

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Why is text evidence important?

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Text evidence supports your claims and helps validate your understanding of the central idea.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the main point or message that the author is trying to convey, often found in the topic sentence.