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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 piece of evidence BEST supports the central idea?

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

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Central ideas are supported by ___________.

Evidence

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What piece of evidence BEST supports the central idea?

During middle school, students are given more homework, and change classes during the day.

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What color shirt was Coach Steele wearing yesterday?

Black

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True or False: Key words DO NOT help us find central ideas.

False

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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 Bulldogs are undefeated.

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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: Evidence does not have to be relevant to the central idea.

False

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What is the central idea of this text?

Located in Venezuela, Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall, and the water level differs depending on the time of year.

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

True

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True or False: Informational essays must include evidence

True

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