Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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

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What is a main idea example?

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In a story about a kitten, the main idea could be 'Mary's new pet is a kitten.'

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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To identify the main idea means to find the central point or theme of a passage.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples 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 summarizes the main point.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide additional information.

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What is an example of a main idea in a list of items?

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If the items are bananas, oranges, and apples, the main idea is 'fruit.'

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Why is it important to understand the main idea?

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Understanding the main idea helps you comprehend the text better.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.