Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Supporting details help prove the central idea (evidence).

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What is the definition of supporting details?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point or message.

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the main idea and summarizes the key points.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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Why are details important in a text?

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Details provide evidence and support for the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Eating fruits and vegetables is important for health.

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How can you tell if a detail supports the main idea?

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If the detail provides evidence or explanation for the main idea, it supports it.