Central Idea

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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 a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, quotes, paraphrases that back up the central idea.

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Another term for central idea is:

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Main idea.

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What is the central idea of the following text? 'Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.'

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

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What point about the topic is the author trying to make?

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What is the definition of 'central idea'?

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The central idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce the central idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or concepts and ask what the author is trying to communicate.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or quote that explains or backs up the central idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.