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 about.

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How can we find the main idea of a reading?

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We can ask ourselves what the reading is mostly about.

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What role do pictures play in understanding a text?

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Looking at the pictures can help us find the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What is a topic in a passage?

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A topic is 1-2 words that tell what a passage is about.

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What is the difference between main idea and topic?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the topic is a few words that summarize the subject.

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Can the main idea be found in the first sentence of a paragraph?

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Yes, sometimes the main idea is stated in the first sentence.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statement that backs up the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps us understand the overall message of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.