Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is 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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Supporting details are words, phrases, or sentences that provide more information about the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the text.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details help to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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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 or ideas.

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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 primary message of the text, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Roxy and Laura look for a pair of shoes to buy.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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They looked at seven stores and could not find any shoes.

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What is a title in a text?

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A title is a name that summarizes the content of a text and gives the reader an idea of what to expect.