Main Idea Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How many supporting details should there be in a paragraph?

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There should be 2-5 sentences of supporting details to help explain the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The purpose of the main idea is to summarize the key point of a text.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that message.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea, and consider the details that support it.

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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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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the text better and remember the key points.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and friendly.'