3rd - Central Idea

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What is a CENTRAL IDEA?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What is a SUPPORTING detail?

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A supporting detail explains the central idea in a paragraph.

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What does SUPPORT mean?

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To hold up and help.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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

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What is an example of exercise?

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Taking a walk, playing a sport, or taking classes at a gym.

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Why is exercise important?

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Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger.

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What is the central idea of a passage about exercise?

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There are many types of exercise.

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What is the central idea of a passage about the telephone?

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The telephone is important in our lives.

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events in a story.