Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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How can you identify the main idea?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, or look for repeated ideas throughout the text.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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Why is it important to find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text and improves comprehension.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text and your own knowledge.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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How can illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

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Illustrations can provide visual context and support the text, making it easier to grasp the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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What is the difference between the main idea and a detail?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story, which can relate to the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9