Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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It is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is the main idea of a list of fruits: bananas, oranges, lemons, apples?

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Fruit.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Tom fishing?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What is the main idea of the passage about sharks?

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Sharks lose many teeth over their lifetime.

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True or False: You should determine the main idea by combining the supporting details.

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True.

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What does 'main idea' refer to in a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence and supporting details.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story?

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A character learns the importance of friendship.