Main Idea

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the overall point or theme of the paragraph.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that states the main idea of a paragraph.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples for that point.

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What is a conclusion in a text?

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A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarizes the main ideas and gives a closing thought.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from a text?

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To infer meaning means to understand something that is not directly stated by using clues from the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants to convey.

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What is the purpose of a narrative text?

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The purpose of a narrative text is to tell a story or recount events.