Identify The Main Idea

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Difference between main idea and theme:

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Main idea: what the story is about. Theme: universal message from the story.

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Main Idea: Rodeo clowns face danger to protect cowboys by distracting bulls.

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Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.

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Purpose of identifying central idea and theme?

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Understand the main topic or subject of the text.

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In December 1891, Dr. James Naismith created a game with peach baskets to keep his students active during rain at YMCA College, leading to a popular sport.

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The invention of Basketball

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Main Idea: Halloween's origins trace back to a 2,000-year-old Celtic festival marking the New Year on November 1st, celebrated with costumes and bonfires.

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The origins of Halloween

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Main idea about automobile fuels: gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel differ in production and usage.

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Gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel are all fuels, but they have important differences in how they are made and used.

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Main idea of Yellowstone National Park: Located mainly in Wyoming, with 3% in Montana. Features include the Continental Divide, an 8,000 ft plateau, and 290 waterfalls, including the 308 ft Lower Falls.

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Physical features of the Yellowstone Park

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Main idea about candy sales in the US: over 20M lbs of candy corn sold yearly, 64M Tootsie Rolls daily, and 20B lbs of chocolate annually.

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How much popular candies are sold each year

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Main idea: Weather reporters use pictures to convey weather info quickly.

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Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.

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Newton's apple observation led to his thoughts on gravity.

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A falling apple inspired Newton to think about gravity.