Main Idea/Central Idea

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What is the Main Idea?

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The Main Idea is the most important point or concept in a text.

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What is an acorn?

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An acorn is the seed of an oak tree.

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Why do some acorns not become trees?

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Not all acorns find the right soil and growing conditions.

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Who invented the telephone?

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Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1874.

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How many calls are made in the US each day?

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More than 200 million calls are made each day in the US.

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What is the importance of the telephone?

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The telephone is important for communication in our daily lives.

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What is the world's most common fruit?

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The apple is the world's most common fruit.

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What can apples be made into?

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Apples can be eaten raw or made into applesauce, apple butter, and apple cider.

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What does 'Main Idea' help us understand?

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The Main Idea helps us understand the overall message of a text.

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What happens to most acorns?

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Most acorns do not grow into trees.