Main Idea

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Main idea?

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Central point of a piece of writing.

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Main idea can be implied or stated.

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True

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What does SUPPORT mean?

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to hold up and help

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Determine the main idea by combining supporting details.

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True

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Finding the main idea of an article:

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No one place where the main idea is always found.

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Main idea of a passage: What to do if unclear?

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Ask general questions about the passage.

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Inference about main ideas in writing:

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To be effective, they should be supported by facts.

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Main idea of "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables"?

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Eat vegetables and fruit.

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Topic of an essay on the importance of recycling?

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recycling

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Main idea of an essay on recycling?

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Recycling is important to protect the environment.