You can often find the main idea by just looking at the ____________________.

To find the main idea, ask yourself _________ or _____________ the paragraph is about.

The "big point" or most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader.

tell more about the main idea

provides evidence as to why the main idea is true

A paragraph that doesn't have a stated main idea.

A text that says the main idea.

This main idea is suggested, but not directly stated.

When you need to say the main idea in your own words.