Main Idea Quick Check- RI 3.2

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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How can you find the main idea of a text?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main idea, and pay attention to supporting details.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss one main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is a pride in relation to lions?

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A pride is a group of lions that live and work together.

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What role do lionesses play in a pride?

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Lionesses share the work of hunting and raising the cubs in a pride.

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What do male lions do in a pride?

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Male lions provide protection for the pride and mark their territory.