Central Idea

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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 that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How can you identify the central idea in a passage?

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You can identify the central idea by looking for key details and themes that are repeated throughout the text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.

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What is an example of a central idea?

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An example of a central idea is: 'There are many ways to eat an apple.'

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and provides closure to a paragraph.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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How can the title of a passage help in finding the central idea?

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The title often gives clues about the main topic or theme of the passage, which can help identify the central idea.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'There are many different colors in a crayon box'?

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An example of a supporting detail is: 'The crayon box has 24 colors in it.'

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Why is it important to keep oceans clean?

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It is important to keep oceans clean to protect the habitats of various sea creatures and maintain biodiversity.