Topic and Main Idea

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What is a topic?

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It's who or what the passage is about.

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What is the main idea?

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It's what the passage is mostly about.

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What is fruit?

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Fruit is a sweet or sour food that grows on trees or plants.

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What can help you feel better when you are sad?

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Talking to a friend, exercising, or writing down your feelings.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To give a short version of the main points.

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What is an example of a topic in a story?

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The story of a dog who saves a child.

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What is the purpose of a main idea?

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To tell what the passage is mostly about.

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What is an example of a topic?

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Bananas, oranges, lemons, and apples are all fruits.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that helps explain the main idea.