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 'main idea' mean?

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The main idea is what the story or picture is mostly about.

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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 shows.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a picture of a park, the main idea could be 'children playing in the park.'

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea of a story tells you what the story is mainly about.

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How do you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which usually states the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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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 text better.

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What is an example of a main idea in a text?

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The main idea of a text about dogs could be 'Dogs are loyal pets.'