Main Idea #1

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Main idea?

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the main focus of the article

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Supporting details?

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Details that explain and prove the main idea.

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What helps determine the main idea in a passage?

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all of the above

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Using prior knowledge helps identify the main idea.

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false

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Repetition of ideas indicates the main idea.

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True

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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, do good for others, act happy.

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Floods cause significant damage, ruining homes, roads, and trees, and leaving debris that takes months to clean up.

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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The piano is a popular musical instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument.

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The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

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Irish immigration to the U.S. began in the 17th century, with 200,000 arriving by the 18th century. From 1820 to 1850, nearly 2 million fled the potato famine (1845-1852). Today, over 36 million Americans claim Irish ancestry.

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The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S.

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U.S. Constitution amendments expanded voting rights.

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The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.