What is the main idea of a text?
STAAR Practice: Nonfiction

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6th Grade
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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.
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What is a summary?
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A summary retells the important ideas in a passage or text in a concise manner.
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What does it mean to paraphrase?
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To paraphrase means to restate the ideas of a text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.
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What is the purpose of using an organizational pattern in writing?
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Organizational patterns help to structure the text, making it easier for readers to understand the information presented.
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What is a problem-and-solution text structure?
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A problem-and-solution text structure presents a dilemma and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.
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What is sequential order in writing?
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Sequential order is a way of organizing information that follows a specific sequence or timeline.
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What does 'cause and effect' mean in a text?
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Cause and effect describes a relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).
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