Main Idea/Fact and Opinion

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What is the main idea?

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The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is a supporting detail?

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An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a nonfiction text?

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Look for a brief statement that reflects what the text is mainly talking about.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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Give an example of a fact.

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Horses eat hay and oats.

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Give an example of an opinion.

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Chocolate milk tastes better than white milk.

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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They provide evidence or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a story?

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To convey the central message or lesson the author wants to communicate.