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 are supporting details?

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

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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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 does it mean to summarize?

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

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What is a conclusion in a text?

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A conclusion is the final part of a text that summarizes the main ideas and gives a closing thought.

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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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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly.'

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss one main idea.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson in a story or text.