Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is what the passage is mainly about.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What are text features that can help identify the main idea?

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Title, Headings, Pictures.

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Why are school uniforms considered a good idea?

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They are cheaper than popular fashions and reduce the need for students to work long hours.

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What does the central idea tell the reader?

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It tells what the passage is mainly about.

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

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The rain forest is home to many creatures.

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How can headings help in understanding a text?

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Headings can indicate the main topics and ideas discussed in the text.

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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The title gives a clue about the main idea or topic of the text.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A specific piece of information that supports the central idea.

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

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