Key Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What are key details in a text?

Back

Key details are specific pieces of information that support the main idea and help to clarify or explain it.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does the prefix 'deci' mean?

Back

The prefix 'deci' means one-tenth (1/10).

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Why are key details important in understanding a text?

Back

Key details are important because they help readers grasp the main idea and provide context and clarity.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is an example of a main idea in a narrative?

Back

An example of a main idea in a narrative could be 'The author enjoys spending time with her family.'

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CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

Front

What is NOT a key detail?

Back

A key detail is NOT a vague statement or generalization that does not provide specific information.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What role do examples play in supporting the main idea?

Back

Examples provide evidence and clarification that reinforce the main idea, making it easier to understand.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

Back

The main idea is the primary message of the text, while supporting details are facts or examples that elaborate on the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

How can context clues help in understanding key details?

Back

Context clues are hints within the text that help readers infer the meaning of key details and their relevance to the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2