Q2 Main Idea Review

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to support a main idea?

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Supporting a main idea means providing details or examples that help explain or prove the main point.

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What is a detail in a paragraph?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that helps to explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the most important point being made.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that clarify or strengthen the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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What does it mean if a statement is true?

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A true statement is one that is correct and aligns with facts.

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What does it mean if a statement is false?

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A false statement is one that is incorrect or does not align with facts.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss a single main idea.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

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