Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important idea about a topic or a story.

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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It helps the reader understand the overall message or point of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a dog, the main idea could be about how the dog helps its owner.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that explain or support the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps readers understand the text better and remember key points.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that includes the main idea and key details of a text.

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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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Yes, especially in longer texts, there can be multiple main ideas.