Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The most important idea about a topic or a story.

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports 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 most important point being made.

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What is a topic sentence?

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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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It helps readers comprehend the text better and remember key points.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Mary's new pet is a kitten.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.

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What does the main idea of a passage tell you?

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It tells you what the passage is mostly about.

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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 evidence or examples.