Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the overall message of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Chocolate is a very popular gift to give during the holidays.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea about chocolate?

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On Valentine’s Day, heart shaped boxes filled with chocolate are given to loved ones.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the main idea of a text about floods?

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Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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What is a key characteristic of a main idea?

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A main idea is usually broad and can be supported by several details.

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What is an example of a main idea about soccer?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.