Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What does 'main idea' mean?

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The main idea is the central thought or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a dog that helps people, the main idea could be: 'The dog is a hero.'

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a list of fruits?

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The main idea is that these items are all types of fruit.

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What is the main idea of a story about a boy who loves to play soccer?

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The main idea is that the boy enjoys playing soccer.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the main point, while supporting details provide extra information about that point.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can you tell if you found the main idea?

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If you can summarize the text in one sentence, you likely found the main idea.

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