Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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The main idea is NOT ...

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A summary of the story.

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What is the main idea of this sentence? My cat, Boopster, is very silly. He pushes his way into the trash bag. He thinks he can bark and growl. He goes under the blanket when we make the bed. I love that he is so goofy!

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Boopster is a silly cat.

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The main idea is...

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What the story is mostly about.

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True or False: Key details should support your main idea.

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True.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a story?

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Look for the sentence that tells what the story is mostly about.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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

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Why is the main idea important?

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The main idea helps us understand what the story is about.

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Can a main idea have more than one key detail?

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Yes, a main idea can have many key details that support it.