Main/Central Idea

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What is the most common place to find the main idea in a text?

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The beginning of a text.

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What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

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Supporting Details.

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What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic?

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Where is the second most common place to find the main idea in a text?

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Near the end of a text.

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Where is the least common place to find a main idea in a text?

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Near the middle of a text.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Sentences or phrases that provide evidence or examples to back up the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea.

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What role does the conclusion play in a text?

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It often summarizes the main idea and supporting details.

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What is the purpose of asking questions while reading?

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To enhance comprehension and engage with the text.