Main/Central Idea ESL

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept in a text.

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What is a detail?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a story about bats?

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Bats are the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a story about seasons?

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Fall or Autumn is the main idea.

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What is a detail about bats?

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They sleep upside down.

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What is a detail of the beach?

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Fish are a detail of the beach.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the primary concept that the text is about.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Animals can be a main idea.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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It means to find the most important point in a text.

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How can you find the main idea?

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Look for repeated themes or concepts in the text.