#1 Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly, or mainly, about.

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What does it mean if a theme is implied?

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It means the theme is suggested but not directly stated in the text.

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Can the main idea be directly stated?

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Yes, the main idea can be directly stated in the text.

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What is a theme?

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

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Is the theme usually directly stated in a text?

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No, the theme is rarely directly stated.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the underlying message.

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True or False: The main idea can only be implied.

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False, the main idea can be both implied or stated.

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What should you look for to identify the main idea?

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Look for the most important point or message in the text.

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What is an example of a theme in a story?

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Friendship is important.