main idea and theme

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What seems to be the theme at the end of this story?

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Playing together can be fun!

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If the main idea is...
Trees help humans in many ways.
What could a supporting detail be? Options: Trees need water to grow., Trees give us food., Trees are in danger., Birds live in trees.

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Trees give us food.

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What is the main idea?
  Ways to Get to School
There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.

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There are different ways to get to school.

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A shortened version of a story that covers the beginning, middle, and end

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summary

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What is the main idea?
Rachel's Birthday Party
Rachel has her seventh birthday party today.  Her parents blow up lots of balloons and bought a cake.  Rachel has invited ten friends from school.  She also has gift bags to give out to all of her friends.

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Rachel has her seventh birthday party today.

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Main idea is:

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The central idea in nonfiction

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You are reading a fiction book. Details should lead you to the:

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theme

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What could be a detail if the main idea is: The Crayola crayon box has so many colors to use? Options: I like to color in coloring books., Crayons are made of wax., Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!, Crayola crayons are $2 for each box.

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Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!

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Poetry that shows strong emotion and could show similarities to a song

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lyrical

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Taking your background knowledge + what you have read in the passage = _______________. Sometimes the question stem will say "The reader can conclude...."

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drawing conclusions