main idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion wraps up the main ideas and provides a final thought or summary.

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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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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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What is inference in reading?

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Inference is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to identify similarities, while to contrast means to identify differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or central idea of a story or text.