Main Idea and Key Details

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?

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The MAIN IDEA tells the reader what the story is about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea.

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What does Mark want to achieve in the skate park?

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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 a paragraph about seaweed?

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The main idea is about what seaweed is like.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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Supporting details elaborate on and clarify the main idea.

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Can a main idea be implied rather than stated directly?

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Yes, sometimes the main idea is implied and requires inference.

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

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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How do you differentiate between main ideas and details?

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Main ideas present the overall concept, while details provide specific information that supports it.