Main Idea

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Definition of Main Idea?

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What the story or passage is mainly about.

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Topic of a story or passage?

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The person, place, thing, or idea the story is about.

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What is a Supporting Detail?

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Provides info that explains, defines, or proves the Main Idea.

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Giraffes are the tallest animals, averaging 16-18 feet. They have long necks and legs, feeding on leaves from tall trees. Males are taller than females.

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Giraffes

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Giraffes are the tallest animals, averaging 16-18 feet. They have long necks and legs, eating leaves from tall trees. Male giraffes are taller than females.

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Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

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Comparing and contrasting events in a story involves:

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Describing how they are alike and different.

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Character revealed by speech means:

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What the character is saying

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Hurricanes are large storms that form over the ocean, gaining heat and energy from the water. They move slowly to land, becoming stronger and causing dangers like high winds, flooding, and tornadoes.

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Hurricanes

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Hurricanes are large storms that form over the ocean, gaining heat and energy. They are dangerous due to their size, high winds, and potential for flooding and tornadoes.

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Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.

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Observation is based on...

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What you see