aidemia--modules-discussion_request	Give a list of questions for discussing during a class
Which subject	Literature
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Central idea
Quantity	3
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Class Discussion Questions on Central Idea

Question 1: What is Central Idea?

Prompt:
Can someone explain what we mean by "central idea"? Why is it important for understanding a story?

Consider discussing:

• How the central idea helps us understand the main message of a story.
• Examples from stories we’ve read in class.

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Question 2: Identifying the Central Idea

Prompt:
When reading a story, how can we find the central idea? What clues can we look for?

Consider discussing:

• Key events or important details that might point to the central idea.
• The title and how it relates to the story's main message.

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Question 3: Comparing Central Ideas

Prompt:
Do different stories with similar themes have the same central idea? Can we think of two stories and compare their central ideas?

Consider discussing:

• Stories like "The Tortoise and the Hare" and "The Little Engine That Could."
• How different stories can have different messages even if they share a common theme.

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Feel free to share your thoughts and examples as we discuss each question!