Main Idea

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?

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The most important idea about a topic or a story.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph about a dinosaur with a small brain?

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What one dinosaur's brain was like.

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What is the main idea of a list that includes book, pencil, eraser, and paper?

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School supplies.

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What do John and Matt want to be?

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John and Matt want to be firemen.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph about Mary and her kitten?

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Mary’s new pet kitten.

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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The most important point or message of the text.

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How can you find the main idea in a story?

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Look for the most important details and what the story is mostly about.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story about a dog?

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The dog helps its owner find lost items.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What is a good question to ask to find the main idea?

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What is this paragraph mostly about?