Finding main ideas

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What is a main idea?

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

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which usually states the main idea.

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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 does it mean to summarize a text?

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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 supporting detail?

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

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What is a complete predicate?

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A complete predicate tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb and all the words that describe the action.

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

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

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How can illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

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Illustrations can provide visual context that supports or clarifies the main idea.

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What is a summary sentence?

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A summary sentence restates the main idea in a concise way.