Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What are some clues to find the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for repeated ideas, topic sentences, and concluding sentences.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

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How can you summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text, identify the main idea and the key supporting details, and express them in your own words.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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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.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does it mean to infer the main idea?

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Inferring the main idea means to understand the main point based on the information provided, even if it is not directly stated.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

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The main idea is the central point of the text, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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How can illustrations help in understanding the main idea?

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Illustrations can provide visual context and enhance comprehension of the main idea and details.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a summary?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2