Exploring Reading-Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea tells the reader what the passage is about.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea by providing information and examples.

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How many taste buds do we have on our tongue?

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We have about 9,000 taste buds on our tongue.

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Where else can taste buds be found besides the tongue?

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Taste buds can also be found on the roof of the mouth and the back of the throat.

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What does the author want you to learn from a passage?

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The author wants you to learn the main idea or key information presented.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story?

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An example of a main idea is 'Frogs eat bugs' from a story about a frog.

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What is the purpose of details in a story?

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Details provide evidence and support for the main idea.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Tom fishing?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What does the term 'main idea' refer to?

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The main idea refers to the central point or message of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or prove the main idea.