Can you write the following in 3 sentences and write it like a 8th grader, In 2 or more sentences, explain what central idea means. What are things you look for in a text to find the central idea?

Answer 1

The central idea is like the main point or primary message in a text. It's what the author wants us to learn or understand from reading their work. To find the central idea, we can look at the title, headings, repeated phrases and key details like the first or last sentences of paragraphs.