Main Idea Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey, usually expressed in one sentence.

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How long should a main idea be?

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One sentence.

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What is a topic in a text?

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The topic is the subject or theme of the text, usually expressed in 1-3 words.

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How long should a topic be?

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1-3 Words.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How many supporting details should there be?

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2-5 Sentences.

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What is the purpose of a main idea?

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The purpose of a main idea is to summarize the key point of a text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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To identify the main idea means to find the most important point or message in a text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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

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The main idea is a complete thought expressed in a sentence, while the topic is a few words that describe what the text is about.