Central Idea

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What is the Central Idea of a text?

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The Central Idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are Supporting Details?

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Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is Text Evidence?

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Text Evidence refers to supporting details that help identify the Central Idea.

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Why is it important to identify the Central Idea?

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Identifying the Central Idea shows that you understand the text.

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What does it mean to cite evidence from a text?

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Citing evidence means providing specific examples or details from the text to support your understanding.

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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 of the text, while Supporting Details provide evidence and examples that explain or develop that main point.

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How can you find the Central Idea in a nonfiction text?

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Look for the main topic and the key points that the author emphasizes throughout the text.

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What is an example of a Supporting Detail?

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An example of a Supporting Detail could be a fact, statistic, or quote that reinforces the Central Idea.

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What does it mean if a detail does not support the Central Idea?

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It means that the detail is irrelevant or does not contribute to understanding the main point of the text.

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How can you tell if a detail is a Supporting Detail?

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A Supporting Detail will directly relate to and help explain the Central Idea.