Central Idea and Key Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the author's message about a topic.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How can the last paragraph of a text help identify the main idea?

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The last paragraph often sums up by expressing the main idea either directly or with an example.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a key detail in a text?

Back

A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What role does the title of a text play in understanding its main idea?

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The title often hints at the main idea of the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What are the three types of key details?

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Key details can be examples, facts, or statistics.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the difference between the main idea and key details?

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The main idea is the central message, while key details are supporting information that elaborates on the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How can examples help clarify the main idea?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate and support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the significance of facts in supporting the main idea?

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Facts provide evidence that reinforces the main idea and adds credibility to the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How do statistics function as key details?

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Statistics offer quantitative evidence that can strengthen the argument or main idea presented in the text.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2