Main Idea

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Main idea of a text is...

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what the text is mostly or mainly about

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Tom reels in his line, struggling to stay in the boat. He catches a snapping turtle, which could feed his family for three days.

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Central idea of "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables"?

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Important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

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Many fun things to do at the beach.

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Main idea supported by?

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details

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Main Idea is usually found...

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at the start or end of a paragraph.

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Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it and always remembers to feed it.

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Supporting details...

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are evidence and prove the central idea.

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Best question for finding the main idea?

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What is the author's main point/message in this text?

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Main idea of the paragraph: Floods cause significant damage.

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Floods can cause tremendous damage.