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What is the definition of main idea?
A sentence stating the most important point in a text.
What is the definition of topic?
One word stating the general subject of a text.
What is the definition of supporting details?
Statements that help prove or support the main idea.
What is the definition of theme?
The message the author wants me to learn in the text.
What is the difference in topic and main idea?
Topic: one word about general subject
Main idea: statement about the most important point
What is the difference in main idea and theme?
Main idea: statement about the most important point the the text
Theme: the message the author wants me to learn from the text
Would the topic of a story be "be kind to others"?
No - that would be a theme
True or False:
"Slow and steady wins the race" is the main idea of The Tortoise and the Hare.
False - it is the theme
No, that is a personal statement.
Read the following supporting details:
1. Toothbrushes help to scrub teeth clean.
2. Floss helps take care of gums.
3. Mouthwash kills germs and makes your breathe smell good.
What would the main idea be?
Why would the statement "I like to eat cheese pizza more than pepperoni" be a bad supporting detail?
It is a personal statement that would not come directly from my text.
If my main idea is "Camping requires a lot of supplies for a successful trip," what might my topic be?
Camping