Main Idea Review

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What is the main idea of a reading selection?

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What the text is mainly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A detail that explains or supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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To determine what the text is primarily about.

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What is the purpose of a main idea in a text?

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To summarize the central point or message.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Elephants are very large.

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What is a supporting detail in the context of a text?

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Information that backs up the main idea.

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What does the term 'support' mean in relation to main ideas?

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To hold up and help.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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The American Falls is 167 feet high.