Identifying the Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea, and consider the supporting details.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a topic sentence?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Why is it important to find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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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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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What is the author's main point/message in this text?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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How can context clues help in identifying the main idea?

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Context clues provide hints or information surrounding a word or idea that can help clarify its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a girl who helps animals, the main idea could be: 'Helping animals is important and rewarding.'

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2