Main Idea

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Main idea of a text is...

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what the text is mostly or mainly about

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Tom reels in a line, struggling in the boat. He catches something heavy that could feed his family for three days. What happens?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

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Many fun things to do at the beach.

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Main idea supported by?

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details

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Main Idea is usually found...

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at the start or end of a paragraph.

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Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it and always feeds it.

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Supporting details...

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are evidence and prove the central idea

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Is there a hairy monster in the Pacific Northwest? Some say it lives in the mountains and is called 'Bigfoot'. Many claim to have seen it and its huge footprints. Reports describe Bigfoot as ape-like, fast on land and in water. What is the main idea?

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Bigfoot is still a mystery.

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Sharks have many teeth, up to 3,000 at once, and can have over 20,000 in their lifetime.

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Sharks have a lot of teeth.