Main Idea

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What can you find in the passage to help support or determine the main idea?

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Supporting details

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What are supporting details?

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Details that explain and prove the main idea

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Does the title typically state the main idea of the story?

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True

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What is the significance of Betsy Ross in American history?

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Betsy Ross is known for sewing one of the first American flags.

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What can help find the main idea in a passage?

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The first and last sentence of the story.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How do supporting details relate to the main idea?

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They provide evidence and elaboration to clarify and reinforce the main idea.

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What role does the conclusion play in identifying the main idea?

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It often summarizes the main idea and reinforces the key points discussed.

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Can the main idea be implied rather than stated directly?

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Yes, sometimes the main idea is suggested through supporting details.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that captures the main idea and key points of a text.