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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What are some clues to identify the main idea?

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Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.

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What text features can help determine the main idea?

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Title, Headings, Pictures, and other text features.

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Where is the main idea most commonly found in a text?

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The beginning of a text.

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What are taste buds?

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Taste buds are sensory organs on the tongue that allow us to taste different flavors.

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How many taste buds do humans have?

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Humans have approximately 9,000 taste buds on the tongue.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The central idea is the primary message or point that the author is trying to communicate.

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What skills do soccer players learn?

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Soccer players learn to dribble, pass, control the ball, and work together with teammates.

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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 overall message of the text.

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What role do headings play in understanding a text?

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Headings provide clues about the content and main ideas of the sections that follow.