Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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Can the main idea be implied or stated?

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True

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details help prove the central idea.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and more information related to 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 provide evidence and information that back up the main idea.

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What does it mean if the main idea is implied?

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It means the main idea is suggested but not directly stated.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a dog helping a child, the main idea could be that friendship can come in many forms.

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Why are details important in understanding the main idea?

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Details provide context and evidence that clarify and support the main idea.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and supporting details of a paragraph.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.