Directions: Fill in the blanks to remember the lesson.

1._is the most important or central thought of a
text or paragraph. It tells the reader what the text is about.

2.gives the main idea of the text or paragraph.

3._are all the other sentences and
information read in the text or paragraph.

1.noun. the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about: Find the main idea in each paragraph.

2.It is easy to identify a main idea that is directly expressed in the text. Main ideas are often found at the beginning of paragraphs. The first sentence often explains the subject being discussed in the passage. Main ideas are also found in the concluding sentences of a paragraph..

3.The bulk of an expository paragraph is made up of supporting sentences (major and minor details), which help to explain or prove the main idea. These sentences present facts, reasons, examples, definitions, comparison, contrasts, and other pertinent details. They are most important because they sell the main idea.