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The main idea of a story is what the whole story is mostly about. The details are small pieces of information that make the story more interesting. ~~~~~ As you read this story, think about what the whole story is mostly about. The Belling of the Cat Long ago, the mice held a general meeting to discuss what they could do to outsmart their common enemy, the Cat. Some said this, and. Main Idea •The main idea is the “central idea” or the most important idea that the writer is communicating to the reader. •Often the reader can find the main idea just by looking at the title. •For example, a passage titled: “Why Students Should Have Less Homework” will include reasons for that idea. Reader’s Journey page 178.