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 author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to categorize items?

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To categorize items means to group them based on shared characteristics or qualities.

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

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An example of a main idea is: 'The frog eats bugs.'

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What are some examples of categories?

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Examples of categories include colors, animals, clothes, and foods.

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What is the main idea of a book about healthy eating?

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The main idea is that eating fruits and vegetables is important for health.

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What does it mean when we say 'Frogs are green'?

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It means that the color green is a common characteristic of frogs.

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What is a supporting detail in a story?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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You can find the main idea by looking for the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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What is the main idea of a story about a girl who wants to be a nurse?

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The main idea is that the girl wants to help sick people as a nurse.

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What is a detail that supports the main idea?

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A detail that supports the main idea is a fact or example that explains it further.