Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does it mean to support the main idea?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural disaster is a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth, such as floods, earthquakes, or tornadoes.

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What is the purpose of identifying the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Bats are unusual animals.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Bats are the only mammals that fly.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.