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 is a main idea in a story?

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The main idea in a story tells what the story is mostly about.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a dog that helps people, the main idea could be 'Dogs can be helpful friends.'

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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How do you find the main idea?

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To find the main idea, look for repeated themes or important points in the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main idea and key details of a text.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details provide specific information about that message.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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What does it mean to summarize?

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

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What is an example of a topic sentence?

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An example of a topic sentence is 'Many animals live in the ocean.'