Main idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the most important point or message that the author is trying to convey.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a boy who loves to play soccer, the main idea could be: 'The boy's passion for soccer leads him to practice every day.'

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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It helps the reader grasp the overall message or theme of the story.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and context to help the reader understand the main idea better.

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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 text.

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How is a summary different from the main idea?

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A summary includes the main idea and supporting details in a concise form.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Can a passage have more than one main idea?

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Yes, some passages can have multiple main ideas, especially if they cover different topics.