Main Idea 3rd Grade

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea by providing information and examples.

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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 explain or support the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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What is an example of a detail?

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The kitten likes to sleep a lot.

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What is the purpose of concluding sentences?

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Concluding sentences wrap up the main idea and provide closure to the paragraph.

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How can illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

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Illustrations can provide visual clues that support the main idea of the text.