Central Idea

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What is the central idea?

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It is the point the author most wants the readers to learn or know about the text.

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How can you find the central idea in a paragraph or text?

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Ask the 5Ws and How questions.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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It is the key to understanding what you read.

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What are the 5Ws and How questions?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.

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What does the central idea help the reader do?

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It helps the reader understand the main message of the text.

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Can a text have more than one central idea?

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No, a text typically has one central idea that ties everything together.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the central idea.

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How do supporting details relate to the central idea?

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They provide evidence or examples that reinforce the central idea.

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What is the difference between the central idea and the topic?

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The topic is what the text is about, while the central idea is what the author wants to convey about that topic.

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Why might an author choose a specific central idea?

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To communicate a particular message or perspective to the reader.