Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and pay attention to supporting details.

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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.

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What are supporting details?

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

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to restate the main idea and key details in your own words.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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No, a paragraph typically has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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How do you determine the main idea when reading?

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Ask yourself what the paragraph is mostly about and look for repeated themes or concepts.