Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is a universal lesson or message that can be learned from the story.

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the most important point.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea tells what the story is about, while the theme is a lesson or message.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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'Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly.'

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What is an example of a theme?

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'Friendship is important.'

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the text better.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you tell if a detail is important?

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If it helps explain or support the main idea, it is important.