Main Idea Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion wraps up the main ideas and provides a final thought or reflection.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly."

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Dogs can be trained to help people with disabilities."

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that point.

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How can you tell if a detail is important to the main idea?

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If the detail helps explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea, it is important.

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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.