Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a paragraph?

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The main idea tells the reader what the paragraph is about.

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How can you find the main idea of a story?

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You can find the main idea by looking for repeated themes or statements in the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly.'

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence in the text.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the text better and remember key points.