Main Ideas and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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Why is recycling important?

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Recycling is important because it helps conserve natural resources, reduces waste, and saves energy.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea that recycling is beneficial?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What is the purpose of key details in a text?

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Key details provide important information that supports and elaborates on the main idea.

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What is Mount Rushmore?

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Mount Rushmore is a large sculpture carved into a stone cliff in South Dakota, featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents.

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Who are the four presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore?

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The four presidents are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

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What is the significance of the 'Ring of Fire'?

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The 'Ring of Fire' is a major area in the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, due to tectonic plate movements.

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What is a detail that supports the main idea about the 'Ring of Fire'?

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Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the 'Ring of Fire'.

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What did Benjamin Franklin invent that helped improve heating in homes?

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Benjamin Franklin invented the Franklin stove, which was more efficient than a traditional fireplace.