Main Idea and Key Details

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MAIN IDEA of a story tells the reader:

Back

What the story is about.

Front

Main idea support?

Back

Details.

Front

Location of main idea in text?

Back

Beginning/end

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Mark dreams of being a great skater, wanting admiration without hard work.

Back

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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Main idea of the passage about a weekend with family?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Front

Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

Dan rides with Mom in the car and they buy food.

Back

to the store

Front

Ana sees ants in a line going to a tree, thinking it's their home.

Back

to a tree

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Importance of key details?

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Help understand the main idea.

Front

Key detail supporting: Healthy eating can lead to feeling more energized.

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Most people report needing less sleep when they switch to healthier food.