Main Ideas

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What text structure would you use to teach someone how to tie their laces?

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How to Sequence

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What is the difference between topic and main idea?

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Topic is what the text is about; the main idea is what the author wants to tell you about the subject.

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What would be the topic of an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you?

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Healthy foods

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What term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing?

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A central point

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What is the main idea of the following text: 'If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things...'

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a topic?

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The subject or theme that the text is about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main ideas and provide a final thought.