Main Idea Task Cards

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept in a text.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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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 gives the overall message of the paragraph.

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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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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is a conclusion in a text?

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A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarizes the main points and gives a closing thought.

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What is the difference between the main idea and a detail?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'Recycling helps protect the environment.'

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.