Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support 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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CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a paragraph about frogs could be: 'Frogs are amphibians that live both in water and on land.'

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details provide specific information that supports the main idea.

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How do illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

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Illustrations can provide visual context and help clarify the main idea of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph and reinforces the main idea.

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