Main Idea

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What is the central idea of a passage/text?

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The central idea is what the text is mostly or mainly about.

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What is the central idea of a text about Mary and her kitten?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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What is the main idea of Tom's fishing story?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What might be the central idea of a book titled 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables'?

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It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are evidence and prove the central idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for the most important point that the author is trying to convey.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that explains or backs up the main idea.

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Why is the central idea important?

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It helps readers understand the main point of the text.

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

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The main idea is the overall point, while supporting details provide evidence for that point.

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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.