Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What does the main idea tell us?

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It tells us the most important point or message of the story.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a picture?

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Look for what the picture is mostly showing or telling.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a story about a dog could be 'Dogs are loyal pets.'

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The purpose of the main idea is to summarize the story in a simple way.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main points of a story.

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What is the difference between main idea and details?

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The main idea is the big point, while details are the smaller pieces of information that support it.

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What can help you find the main idea?

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Looking at the title, pictures, and key details can help you find the main idea.

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What is an example of a key detail in a story about a fruit?

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An example of a key detail could be 'Apples grow on trees.'