Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea of a text is what the text is mostly, or mainly, about.

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Can the main idea be implied or stated?

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True

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What does it mean if a theme is present in a story?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of the story.

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Do you need to make inferences to figure out the theme of a story?

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Yes

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What is the difference between the main idea and the theme?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Giraffes do make noises.

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What is an example of a theme?

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What matters most is who you are inside.

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What type of sound do giraffes make when they are hurt?

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A low moo, similar to a cow.

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What type of sound do giraffes make when they are frightened?

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A short, high sound.

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

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To understand the primary message or point the author is trying to convey.