Main Idea & Key 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 concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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How can you identify the topic of a text?

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The topic can often be found in the title or in the opening paragraph of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact, example, or description that helps to 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 the significance of sleep according to the supporting detail provided?

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Seven to nine hours of sleep each night keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What happens to sharks' teeth over their lifetime?

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Sharks can lose up to 30,000 teeth in their lifetime and continually grow new ones to replace them.

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What are the effects of floods as mentioned in the text?

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Floods can cause tremendous damage, ruin houses, roads, and buildings, and leave behind mud, sand, and debris.

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What is the relationship between main ideas and supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that clarify or strengthen the main idea.

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How can you summarize a paragraph effectively?

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To summarize a paragraph, identify the main idea and the key supporting details that contribute to that idea.

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What is the purpose of a title in a text?

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The title serves to give the reader an idea of the main topic or theme of the text.