3rd Grade Main Idea practice

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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What must support the main idea?

Back

Details must support the main idea.

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What is a drum major?

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A drum major is the person who leads a marching band and gives the beat of the music.

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What tools does a drum major use?

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A drum major uses a whistle and a baton.

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What does a newspaper photographer do?

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A newspaper photographer takes pictures of events for the newspaper.

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How long does it take to develop pictures taken by a newspaper photographer?

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It takes about 15 minutes to develop the pictures.

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How many pictures are usually printed in the newspaper from an event?

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Usually, only one or two pictures are chosen to be printed.

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What is bread made from?

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Bread is made from many different kinds of grains, mostly wheat.

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Why is bread important?

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Bread is important because it is a good source of energy.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea means finding the central point or theme of a text.