What's the main idea? #3

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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 does it mean to summarize?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is a text?

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A text is any written material, such as a book, article, or story.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text.

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a decision or opinion formed after considering the information.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about events or experiences.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.