Main idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea tells what the story is mostly about.

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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It helps the reader understand the central theme or message of the story.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a birthday party, the main idea could be 'The friends celebrated a fun birthday party together.'

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How can you find the main idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, the topic sentence, or the conclusion.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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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 text better and remember key points.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main idea and key details of a text.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

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Illustrations can provide visual context that supports the main idea of the text.