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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Identifying the main idea means finding 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 that dogs can be great helpers.

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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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How can you find the main idea in a picture?

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Look for what the picture shows the most or what is happening in the picture.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea of a story tells who or what the story is about.

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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 or picture better.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main idea and important details of a text.

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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Asking 'What is this about?' can help you find the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is the sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.