Main Idea

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What are the sentences called that tell more about the main idea?

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Supporting details

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TRUE or FALSE: Main idea isn't always what a text is mostly about.

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FALSE

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Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence: 'Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.'?

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Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

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What would make a good topic sentence for the paragraph about basketball?

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Basketball is an athletic sport.

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Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph about the county fair?

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The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.

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Define 'main idea'.

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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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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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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.