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 picture?

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Look for what the picture is mostly about or what it shows the most.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to tell the main points of the story in a shorter way.

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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 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 a detail is important?

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

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

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

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Can a main idea be a single word?

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No, a main idea is usually a complete thought or sentence that explains what the text is about.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story about a dog?

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The main idea could be 'The dog helps its owner find lost items.'