How to Find the Main Idea of a Story.

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English, Arts

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How to Find the Main Idea of a Story.

Sometimes main ideas are hard to find, and that is why I am here to help you. Lets get started!

Where to find it.

Try to re-read the story and look back at important parts of the story.

How to find it.

Try to find the moral or lesson of the story. The moral or lesson of the story could help find it.

What to write.

If you are writing the main idea, you should find the main characters of the story and see what they do. It is important to find these main things, like the setting. Also, try to find the plot it could help organize your writing.

Multiple Choice

You have probably read Little Red Riding Hood before. What is the main idea of it?

The main idea is that Little Red Riding Hood is going to her Grandma's home.

The main Idea is that her Mom had gave Little Red Riding Hood a gift.

The main idea is that Little Red Riding Hood is going to a party.

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What IS a main idea?

A main idea is the important part of the story. (The opposite of details)

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How to Find the Main Idea of a Story.

Sometimes main ideas are hard to find, and that is why I am here to help you. Lets get started!

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