What is the main idea?
Main idea

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1.
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It is what the passage is about.
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What are supporting details?
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The key points, examples, and evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.
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Identify the main idea: Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
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Identify the main idea: Rare and valuable pennies.
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Rare and valuable pennies.
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What is a main idea in a text?
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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.
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What are examples of supporting details?
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Facts, statistics, anecdotes, and quotes that elaborate on the main idea.
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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.
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