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 topic?

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A topic is what one or two words that the whole text is about.

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How can you find the main idea?

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You can find the main idea by rereading the first and last sentence.

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What happens if horses eat the wrong food?

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If horses eat the wrong food, they can get sick.

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What can happen to horses if they hurt their hooves?

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If horses hurt their hooves, they can die.

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What does it mean if something is fragile?

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If something is fragile, it is easily broken or hurt.

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What is an example of a fragile animal?

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Horses are an example of a fragile animal.

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

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'Mostly' means the main idea covers the main points of the story.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary gives a brief overview of the main points of a story.

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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A topic is a word or two about what the text is about, while the main idea is what the text is mostly about.