Main Idea Part 5

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The main idea of a story is what it is mostly about.

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The main idea of a story is what it is mostly about. It tells us the most important thing that the author wants to share. For example, if a story is about a dog that helps people, the main idea is that the dog is a helper. Finding the main idea helps us understand the story better!

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What is the main idea of a story?

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