Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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How can you find the main idea?

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You can find the main idea by rereading the first and last sentence.

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True or False: The main idea is just one word.

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False

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In the story about Sarah, the main idea is that she went on vacation to Florida.

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What does it mean when we say 'the main idea'?

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It means the most important point or message in the text.

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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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Can the main idea be a sentence?

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Yes, the main idea is usually expressed in a complete sentence.

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What is the main idea of this sentence: 'Boopster is a silly cat.'?

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The main idea is that Boopster is silly.

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What should you look for to find the main idea?

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Look for the topic and what is said about that topic.

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

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The main idea tells what the story is mostly about, while details provide more information about the main idea.