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 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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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to tell the main points of a story in your own words.

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What is a topic?

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A topic is the subject or theme of a text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a book about animals could be 'Animals in the Wild'.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail gives more information about the main idea.

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How can pictures help us find the main idea?

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Pictures can show us what the story is about and help us understand the main idea.

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What is the difference between the main idea and details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps us understand the text better.