Main Idea 9.11.2020

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Main idea illustrated by Aesop's 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing':

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Appearances can be deceptive; be careful whom to trust. The trusting sheep mistake the wolf for one of their own due to the pelt he wears, allowing him to trick and eat them.

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Term for words/phrases that support or explain the main idea?

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Supporting details

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Difference between plot and theme:

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A plot is what happens in a story; a theme conveys the story's message.

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Summary of a story is the _____

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main idea

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Approach for valid explanation of a main idea?

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The use of supporting details within the explanation.

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NOT a good strategy for finding a story's main idea?

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Writing a list of supporting details.

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Main idea of a story:

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All of the answers

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NOT a main idea: The story is about dogs and their owners.

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The story is about dogs and their owners.

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Main idea of a story is the same as:

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The central point

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Difference between topic and main idea of a story?

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Main idea: central point; Topic: what the story is about.