Identifying Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider supporting details that reinforce it.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or elaborate on the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary concept of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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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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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text and retain key information.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What are some common phrases that indicate the main idea?

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Phrases like 'the main point is', 'the author argues', or 'the key takeaway is' often signal the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How can context clues help in finding the main idea?

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Context clues, such as keywords and phrases surrounding the main idea, can provide hints about the central concept.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What role do transitions play in understanding the main idea?

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Transitions help connect ideas and can indicate shifts in focus, aiding in the identification of the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief restatement of the main idea and key supporting details of a text.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2