Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What are supporting details?

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the first and last sentences of the passage.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What role does the title of a passage play in understanding the main idea?

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The title often gives a hint about the main idea or topic of the passage.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Why is it important to understand the main idea?

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Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Sam desires to become a doctor.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Hank Aaron was famous for hitting home runs.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What can help you summarize a passage?

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Identifying the main idea and supporting details can help you summarize the passage.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the significance of the first sentence in a story?

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The first sentence often introduces the main idea or sets the stage for the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does it mean to infer the main idea?

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Inferring the main idea means to deduce or conclude the main point based on the information provided.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2