Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly, or mainly, about.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea.

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Is the theme of a story usually directly stated?

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No, the theme is rarely directly stated.

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Do you need to make inferences to figure out the theme of a story?

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Yes, you have to make inferences.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in a story?

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The theme refers to the underlying message or lesson of the story.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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Yes, a text can have multiple main ideas.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea could be: 'The importance of friendship in overcoming challenges.'

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What is a detail in a text?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph.