Main Idea

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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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How can you find the main idea?

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You can find the main idea by thinking like the author and considering what they want to communicate.

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Where can the main idea be located in a passage?

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The main idea can be located anywhere in the passage.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Soccer is a worldwide sport.

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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.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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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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How can titles help in finding the main idea?

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Titles can give clues about the main idea of the text.

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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 or examples.