Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what one or two words that the whole text is about.

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How can you find the main idea?

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You can find the main idea by rereading the first and last sentence.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Horses are fragile animals.

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What is NOT the main idea?

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A summary of the story.

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What is the main idea in this sentence: 'Brandon's friends came over on Saturday. They ate cake, opened presents and played lots of games. Brandon had the best birthday party.'?

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Brandon had a birthday party.

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What does 'main idea' mean?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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Why is the main idea important?

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It helps you understand what the text is mostly about.

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Can the main idea be a single word?

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No, the main idea is usually expressed in one or two words.

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What should you look for to find the main idea?

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Look for repeated ideas or themes in the text.

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Is the main idea the same as the details?

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No, the main idea is different from the details; it summarizes the main point.