Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea?

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It is what the passage is mostly about.

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What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

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Thesis sentence.

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What are supporting details?

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Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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If you read an essay about how important recycling is to our environment, what is the topic?

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Recycling.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about Jorge and Matt at the beach?

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A day at the beach for two friends.

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What is a thesis sentence?

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A sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and examples that explain and develop the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details are facts or examples that back it up.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.