Main Idea

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What is the definition of main idea?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about soccer players?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about spending time with family?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What matters most according to the statement about clothes and music?

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What matters most is who you are inside.

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What supports the main idea in a passage?

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Details support the main idea.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or point.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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Why is understanding the main idea important?

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Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.