Central Idea and Summary Review

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What are supporting details in a nonfiction passage?

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Facts or examples that support the central idea.

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What is a central idea?

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The point the author wants you to remember most.

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Where is a central idea NOT typically found?

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In the footnotes.

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What is another name for the central idea?

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Main Idea.

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Which is NOT a way to determine supporting details?

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Decide which are minor details.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the main point.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples illustrate and clarify the supporting details.

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What is the difference between the central idea and supporting details?

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The central idea is the main point, while supporting details provide evidence for that point.

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Can a central idea be implied rather than stated?

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Yes, sometimes the central idea is suggested through supporting details.