Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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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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Which detail is NOT the main idea but just a supporting detail?

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A detail that does not summarize the overall message of the text.

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How can you identify the main idea in a story?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes what the story is mostly about, often found in the beginning or end.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and context to help the reader understand and believe the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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'Pig bakes the best pies in town.' is a main idea because it summarizes the story.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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'Little bear loves eating Pig’s pies.' is a supporting detail because it adds information about the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the text better and remember its key points.

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What can you do if you are unsure about the main idea?

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Reread the text and look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the content.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key points of a text.