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What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

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What the story is about 

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The main idea is supported by what?

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details

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Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?

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Beginning/end

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Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

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Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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What is the main idea? If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better.

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach? Options: There are many fun things to do at the beach., It is also fun to look for shells., Some people simply like to sunbathe., Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What is the main idea?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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What is this selection mainly about? Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.

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Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about Madison?

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Madison is a very good student.