Main idea and key details

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What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

Back

What the story is about 

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What is a key detail?

Back

An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea

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Why are key details important?

Back

They help me understand the main idea

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Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

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Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.

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What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What is the main idea of the passage about soccer players?
Options: They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. , Soccer players learn how to dribble. , They learn how to work together as teammates. , Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea? Options: Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work., Mark practices very hard to become a great skater., Mark is the best skater at the park., Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

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

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What is the main idea of the passage about feeling sad?

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There are many ways to make yourself feel better.