Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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What are vivid verbs?

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Vivid verbs are strong action words that create a clear picture in the reader's mind.

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Give an example of a vivid verb.

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Examples include 'sprinted', 'barked', and 'skipped'.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on clues in the text.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that helps to describe or explain something.

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How can you tell if a character is angry?

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Look for actions or words that show strong feelings, like stomping or yelling.

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What is a character's emotion?

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A character's emotion is how they feel, such as happy, sad, angry, or scared.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to give a brief overview of the main points or events in the story.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps to explain or back up the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.