Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in 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 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 sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.

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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 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.

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What is a conclusion in a text?

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A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarizes the main points or gives a final thought.

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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.

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What is a text feature?

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Text features are parts of a text that help you understand it better, like headings, pictures, and captions.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.