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What must a well structured paragraph include?
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Main idea is the most important point or concept in a text It can be stated directly or implied from the text The main idea helps readers understand the purpose of the text
Main Idea: What is it and How do You Find It?
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Text: A passage of written or spoken language, especially one longer than a sentence. Main Idea: The most important or central thought of a reading passage; it expresses the core point the author is trying to convey. Purpose: The reason for which something is done or created, or an intention or objective.
Concepts:
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In a few words, can you summarize the main idea of this topic?
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Main idea & details
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The main idea of a text can be found in the first sentence, last sentence, topic sentence, or even in the title! Main ideas can be found in both fiction and nonfiction writing. In some cases, it can be difficult to identify the main idea because there may be more than one!
Fun facts:
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Work together in pairs: What do you think is the main idea of the discussion and why?
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Work together in pairs: What do you think is the main idea of the lesson and why?
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Brain break: Draw a picture of yourself in a world where the sky is made of pizza!
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What is the main idea of a text?
- The general topic of the text
- The main characters of the text
- The author's opinion on the text
- The setting of the text
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What is the main idea of a paragraph?
- The plot of the paragraph
- The main topic of the paragraph
- The main theme of the paragraph
- The title of the paragraph
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What is the purpose of identifying the main idea of a text?
- To understand the story better
- To understand the author's opinion
- To understand the main topic of the text
- To understand the setting of the text
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What is the best way to identify the main idea of a text?
- By summarizing the text
- By analyzing the characters
- By looking at the title
- By looking at the author's name
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How can understanding the main idea of a text help you?
- It can help you remember more information
- It can help you understand the plot better
- It can help you determine the author's opinion
- It can help you analyze the characters
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Using the following topic, write a complete paragraph. Your paragraph must contain the main idea and 4 supporting details. Follow your teacher's instructions. (15 points) Pizza as a popular food
Your turn!
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