Main Idea

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?

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The most important idea about a topic or a story.

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What is the main idea of a text about fun activities at the beach?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What can you guess the main topic will be if a book cover shows cars, trains, and planes?

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cars, trains, planes

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What is the main idea of a text about soccer players?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is the main idea of a text about Mary and her kitten?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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It helps the reader understand the most important point of the text.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps you understand the text better and remember key points.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story about a dog?

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The dog learns to be a good friend.