Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important idea about a topic or a story.

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What are examples of school supplies?

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Examples of school supplies include a book, pencil, eraser, and paper.

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What do Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown do?

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They are bakers.

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What does Mrs. Jones bake?

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Mrs. Jones bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.

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What does Mrs. Brown bake?

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Mrs. Brown bakes bread and rolls.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea tells the reader the most important idea about the story.

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What is the main idea of drinks?

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The main idea is that drinks include water, juice, tea, and soda.

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What is the main idea of clothes?

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The main idea is that clothes include pants, shirts, socks, and shoes.

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What is a key concept in understanding main ideas?

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Identifying the most important information in a 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 main point.