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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What does 'main idea' help us find in a picture?

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It helps us understand the most important thing in the picture.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a dog, the main idea could be about how the dog helps its owner.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can we find the main idea in a book?

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We can look at the title, pictures, and the first few sentences.

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What is a topic?

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A topic is the subject of a story or picture.

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What is an example of a topic?

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Animals, like cats and dogs, can be a topic.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to tell the main idea in your own words.

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps us understand what we read better.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail gives more information about the main idea.