Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a picture?

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Look for what the picture shows the most or what it is trying to tell you.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize means to tell the main idea and key details in a shorter way.

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What is a topic?

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A topic is the subject or theme of a story or picture.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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A main idea could be 'A boy loves his dog.'

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What is the difference between the main idea and key details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while key details are specific facts that support it.

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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You can ask, 'What is this story mostly about?'

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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How do illustrations help find the main idea?

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Illustrations can show important elements that help you understand the main idea.