Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What do supporting details do?

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Supporting details help prove the central idea (evidence).

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Can the main idea be implied or stated?

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True

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What is an example of a central idea in a book about healthy eating?

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It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

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What does it mean when a text has a main idea?

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It means there is a primary point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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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 primary message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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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 an implied main idea?

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An implied main idea is not directly stated but can be inferred from the details.