Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to share.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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

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What does it mean to collect shells?

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To collect shells means to gather different types of shells, often found on the beach.

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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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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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

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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.

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What does it mean when two people look alike?

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It means they have similar physical features, making them look similar.

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What is a family?

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A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

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What is the purpose of a story?

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The purpose of a story is to entertain, inform, or teach a lesson.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story?

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An example of a main idea is 'Lisa liked the farm' from a story about Lisa visiting a farm.