What's the Main Idea?

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What question should you ask to determine the main idea of a passage?

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You should ask, 'What is the author trying to tell me?'

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What are some ways to make yourself feel better when you're sad?

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You can take a walk, talk to a friend, write down your feelings, focus on good things in your life, do something good for someone else, or act happy.

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What is the significance of a hummingbird's wing speed?

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The swift wing speed allows hummingbirds to perform various flying maneuvers that help them obtain food.

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What materials do hummingbird mothers use to build their nests?

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Hummingbird mothers use bits of bark, moss, other plant materials, and stretchy silk from spider webs.

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How big are hummingbird nests compared to common objects?

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Most hummingbird nests are about the size of a quarter.

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What is the size of a hummingbird egg?

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Each hummingbird egg is about the size of a bean.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What is one way to practice identifying the main idea?

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Read a passage and summarize it in one sentence to capture the main idea.

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What role does context play in understanding the main idea?

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Context provides background information that can help clarify the main idea and the author's intent.