Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text or picture.

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What does 'main idea' mean?

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The main idea is what the story or picture is mostly about.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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How can you find the main idea in a picture?

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Look for what is happening in the picture and what is being shown the most.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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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 'A boy loves his dog.'

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea of a story tells you what the story is mainly about.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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How do you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which usually contains the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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What is the difference between main idea and details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details provide more information about that message.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps you understand the text better.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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Ask yourself, 'What is this about?' or 'What is the author trying to tell me?'

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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