Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or the most important message that the author wants to convey.

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What does the cone in the ice cream cone metaphor represent?

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The main idea of the story.

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What is the first step to find the main idea in a story?

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Check the title.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often 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 find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What are some clues that can help you find the main idea?

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Look for repeated words, the title, and the first or last sentences.

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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 the text.