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 of a story is what the story is mostly about - the main message the author wants to convey.

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What detail best supports the main idea that 'Exercise is important for maintaining good health and staying in shape'?

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Exercise helps improve cardiovascular or heart health.

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What detail best supports the main idea of a paragraph about the importance of recycling?

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Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills.

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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 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 is a main idea?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce 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 readers understand the overall message of the text.

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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's content.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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A main idea could be 'Reading is essential for learning and growth.'