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What is the central idea of this text?

Labrador puppies need to be trained so they can be happy and healthy dogs.

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True or False: There can be more than one central idea in an article.

True

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What color shirt was Coach Steele wearing yesterday?

Black

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Good evidence is ________ and ___________.

Strong and relevant

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What is the definition of central idea?

The main idea, the point the author is trying to make

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What is the central idea of this text?

Nano-chameleons are the smallest reptiles in the world, and they were recently discovered by scientists.

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What is the central idea of this text?

Skittles are a popular candy that were created in the UK in 1974, and now there are many flavors to choose from.

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What is the definition of evidence?

facts or information that supports a central idea

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What piece of evidence BEST supports the central idea?

Basketball was invented at Springfield College in the late 1800s.

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True or False: Using text features such as keywords, headings, photos, etc. is a strategy to identify a central idea.

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True or False: Looking for statistics, quotes, and data that support your central idea is NOT a strategy for identifying evidence.

False

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What piece of evidence BEST supports the central idea?

The cubs are excited to eat, which makes them take their first steps down the mountain.

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True or False: Informational essays must include evidence

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