What is the main idea of a passage?
Main Idea

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in the passage.
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How can you identify the main idea?
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You can identify the main idea by looking for the title, the first sentence, or by thinking like the author.
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What does it mean to think like the author?
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Thinking like the author means to understand the author's perspective and purpose in writing the passage.
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What is a summary?
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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a passage.
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Why is the main idea important?
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The main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text.
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What is an example of a main idea?
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In a passage about dogs, a main idea could be: 'Dogs are loyal companions to humans.'
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What is a supporting detail?
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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.
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