Main Idea

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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 share.

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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.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to tell the main points of the story in your own words.

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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 what you are reading better.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Dogs make good pets" is a main idea because it tells what the paragraph is about.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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How can pictures help you find the main idea?

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Pictures can give clues about what the story or paragraph is about.

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What is the difference between the main idea and details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are the facts that support it.

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Can a story have more than one main idea?

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Usually, a story has one main idea, but it can have several supporting ideas.