Main idea & Supporting ideas

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea tells what the story is about.

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What are supporting ideas?

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Supporting ideas are details that explain or give more information about the main idea.

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Why is identifying the main idea important?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message or theme of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a girl who loves to dance, the main idea could be 'The girl dreams of becoming a professional dancer.'

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What is an example of a supporting idea?

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A supporting idea could be 'She practices every day after school to improve her skills.'

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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.

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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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What is the difference between the main idea and details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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Can a story have more than one main idea?

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No, a story typically has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting ideas.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main idea and key supporting details.