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Main Idea

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  • You should always re-read which two sentences to determine a main idea.
    the first and the last
  • You should always think about the big _______________ when you read.
    picture
  • coke, pepsi, faygo,
    topic -- brands of pop
  • squirrels, rats, mosquitoes
    topic -- types of pests
  • You can determine a main idea by combining supporting _____________.
    details
  • fila, nike, adidas, new balance
    topic -- tennis shoes/sneakers
  • Al, Alaina, Carl
    Topic: Types of pests (just kidding) -- AWESOME KIDS
  • A main idea is a one-sentence _________________ of the text.
    summary
  • To help decide on a main idea, look for words or ideas that _____________.
    repeat
  • The main idea may be directly ______________ in the text.
    stated
  • Sometimes the main ideas is not stated, it is ______________________.
    inferred
  • german shepherd, labrador, st. bernard
    topic -- breeds of dog
  • What is a main idea?
    The main thing a text is talking about.