3.2.R.1 Pretest Main Idea & Details

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about - the main message the author wants to convey.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about ice cream?

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Ice cream is one of the oldest desserts in history.

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What supports the main idea of recycling?

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Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Tom's family?

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Tom's family practices energy-saving habits.

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What detail supports the main idea that exercise is important for health?

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Exercise helps improve cardiovascular or heart health.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains or backs up 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 understand the overall message of the text.

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

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A story about friendship might have the main idea that true friends support each other.

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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.