1.7.1 - Identifying the Main Idea
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Practice Questions
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What is the main idea of a short paragraph discussing the benefits of reading?
💡 Hint: Think about what is emphasized most in the paragraph.
List two supporting details from a text about exercise.
💡 Hint: Look for specifics mentioned in the passage.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the definition of a main idea?
💡 Hint: Think about what the author is conveying overall.
Signal words help identify which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider how they connect ideas.
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Challenge Problems
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Read a complex text and write down the main idea along with three supporting details. Why did you choose these details?
💡 Hint: Review how the author structures their arguments.
Find an article online and analyze its main idea and supporting details. Create a brief outline based on your findings.
💡 Hint: Use a hierarchical structure for clarity.
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