Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the story is trying to convey.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.

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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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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points and ideas.

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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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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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No, a paragraph should focus on one main idea, but it can have several supporting details.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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How do you determine the main idea of a text?

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Ask yourself what the author wants you to remember most about the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Dogs make good pets.