Main Idea

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Main idea of a story?

Back

What the story is mostly about.

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Main idea:

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Missy checked out a new book.

Front

Main idea?

Back

Bobby had fun with his friends.

Front

Main idea is not just one word.

Back

False

Front

The topic is what one or two words the whole text is about.

Back

True

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Main idea can be found by...

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Rereading the first and last sentence.

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Key details should support the main idea.

Back

True

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Main idea: Brandon's friends visited, ate cake, opened presents, and played games.

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Brandon had a birthday party.

Front

Main idea is NOT...

Back

a summary of the story

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Main idea: Sarah's vacation.

Back

Sarah went on vacation to Florida.