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 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.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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You can find the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the most repeated ideas.

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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 is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 points or provides a final thought.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or central idea of a story or text.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about a series of events or experiences.