Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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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 states the main idea, and check the supporting details.

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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 to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion wraps up the text and reinforces the main idea.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact can be verified, while an opinion is subjective and based on personal feelings.