Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea of a text is what the text is mostly or mainly about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are evidence and prove the central idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is 'It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.'

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the sentence that summarizes the overall message of the text.

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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 a central idea?

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

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and examples that help explain or prove the main idea.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statistic that backs up the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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You can find the main idea in a paragraph by looking for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea.

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What is the difference between the main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary message of the text, while supporting details provide additional information that helps explain or support that message.