Central Idea

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What is another term for central idea?

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Main idea

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a summary with no opinions.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The central idea is the main point or message of the passage.

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What does a topic sentence do?

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The topic sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does 'paraphrase' mean?

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To rewrite a text in your own words.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase rewrites the text in your own words.

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Why is it important to identify the central idea?

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Identifying the central idea helps understand the main message of the text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the main idea.

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How can you find the central idea in a text?

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Look for the topic sentence and supporting details to determine the main point.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement of the main points of a text.