Central Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a story.

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What does 'main idea' help us understand?

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It helps us understand what the story is mostly about.

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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 a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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Can a story have more than one main idea?

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No, a story usually has one main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main idea and important details of a story.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The purpose is to give the reader a clear understanding of what the text is about.

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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 an example of a supporting detail?

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Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to tell the main idea and key details in your own words.