Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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Can the main idea be implied or stated?

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True

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What do supporting details do?

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Supporting details help prove the central idea (evidence).

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What is a theme?

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

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the deeper message or lesson.

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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 a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides evidence or information that backs up the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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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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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and help clarify the main idea.