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 detail?

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A detail is a piece of information that supports or explains the main idea.

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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 detail?

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Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!

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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.

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What is the purpose of identifying the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps us understand the overall message of the text.

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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 is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides evidence or examples that help explain the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea of a story is the central theme or message that the author wants to convey.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.