Main Idea 6th

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples from the text that develop the main idea.

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How do sharks replace their teeth?

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Sharks continually grow new teeth to replace the thousands they lose throughout their lifetime.

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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.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main ideas and provides closure to the text.

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What is an author's point of view?

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An author's point of view is their opinion or perspective on a topic.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a narrative text?

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A narrative text tells a story and includes characters, a setting, and a plot.

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What is a persuasive text?

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A persuasive text aims to convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.