Main Ideas

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the author wants to tell you about the subject.

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What is a topic in a text?

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The topic is what the text is about.

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What text structure would you use to explain how to tie your laces?

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How to Sequence.

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What is the difference between topic and main idea?

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Topic is what the text is about; the main idea is what the author wants to tell you about the subject.

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What would be the main idea of an essay about healthy foods?

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Eating healthy foods is good for you.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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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 identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the most important point or the overall message.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides a final thought.