Find the Big Picture in Every Text
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β’ The main idea is what the whole passage is mostly aboutβthe central message or point.
β’ Topic sentences often state the main idea, usually at the beginning or end of a paragraph.
β’ Supporting details are facts, examples, and evidence that explain or prove the main idea.
β’ Ask yourself: "What is the author's main point? What do all the details have in common?"