Main Idea

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help prove the central idea or main point of a text.

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Can the main idea be implied or stated?

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True

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Do you need to make inferences to figure out the theme of a story?

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Yes

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What does the sentence 'It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored' imply?

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Main Idea

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Is the theme of a story usually directly stated?

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FALSE

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the most important point.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate and reinforce the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the primary point of a text, while the theme is a broader message or lesson.