Main Idea: Basic and Terms

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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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What is the main idea of an essay about recycling?

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The main idea is that recycling is important to protect the environment.

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What is the main idea of a book titled 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables'?

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The main idea is that it's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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What is the topic of an essay about recycling?

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The topic is recycling.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence and supporting details.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or example that explains or supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point of a text, while supporting details provide information that explains or supports the main idea.