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 anticipate something?

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To anticipate means to expect or predict that something will happen.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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How can you find the main idea in a story?

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You can find the main idea by looking for repeated themes, the first or last sentence, or summarizing the text.

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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 based on clues or evidence in the text.

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a decision or opinion formed after considering the information.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.

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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 narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about events, characters, and a plot.