Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text or picture.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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To identify the main idea means to find out what the text or picture is mostly about.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a dog helping a child, the main idea could be 'A dog can be a great friend.'

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How can you find the main idea in a picture?

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Look for what is happening in the picture and what it is mostly showing.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text or picture.

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What is a summary?

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

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How can you summarize a story?

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To summarize a story, you can say what happened in the beginning, middle, and end.

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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 extra information about that point.

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What is a topic sentence?

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