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 topic?

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A topic is one or two words that tell what the whole text is about.

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How can you find the main idea?

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You can find the main idea by rereading the first and last sentence of the text.

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What does it mean when we say 'Bobby had fun with his friends'?

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This sentence tells us the main idea of the story about Bobby.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Missy checked out a new book.

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What is the main idea of Sarah's vacation story?

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Sarah went on vacation to Florida.

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps you understand the text better.

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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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Can a main idea be a single word?

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No, a main idea is usually a complete thought or sentence.

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What is the difference between main idea and topic?

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The topic is a few words about what the text is about, while the main idea is the complete message.