Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The most important part or idea of the story.

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What are supporting details?

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Details that explain and prove the main idea.

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True or False: The repetition of ideas points towards the main idea.

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True.

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What does it mean when someone is famous for hitting home runs?

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It means they could hit the ball 'out of the park.'

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What can we infer about Hank Aaron from the text?

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Hank Aaron is a great baseball player.

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What does Sam desire to become?

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Sam desires to become a doctor.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that helps to explain or prove the main idea.

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Why is identifying the main idea important?

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It helps readers understand the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The importance of teamwork in sports.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point.