Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the main idea of a picture?

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The main idea of a picture tells us who or what the story is about.

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.K.7

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What can the main idea help us understand?

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The main idea helps us understand the most important part of the story or picture.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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How do we find the main idea?

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We can find the main idea by looking at the title, pictures, and the most important details.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is an example of a main idea?

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If a story is about a dog that helps people, the main idea is about how the dog helps.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What does 'mostly' mean in the context of main idea?

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'Mostly' means the main idea is the most important part, but there can be other details.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Can a picture have a main idea?

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Yes, a picture can have a main idea that tells us what it is about.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the main idea of a story about a fruit tree?

Back

The main idea could be about how the tree grows fruit.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the main idea of a story about sports?

Back

The main idea could be about teamwork in sports.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the main idea of a story about insects?

Back

The main idea could be about the different types of insects.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2