main idea and theme

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author is trying to communicate.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points or events.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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In a story about a girl who loves to read, the main idea could be 'Reading can take you on amazing adventures.'

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What is an example of a theme?

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A theme could be 'Friendship is important' in a story about two friends helping each other.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is about what the story is about, while the theme is about the message or lesson.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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How do you find the theme of a story?

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Think about what the characters learn or how they change by the end of the story.

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What is a lesson in a story?

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A lesson is a moral or teaching that the author wants the reader to learn.