Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are key details?

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Key details are important words or pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What does 'determine' mean?

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To determine means to conclude after reasoning.

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What is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about called?

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It is called the Main Idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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What does 'supporting details' mean?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or prove the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a text?

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Look for the most important sentence or the one that summarizes the text.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why are key details important?

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Key details help to clarify and support the main idea.

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

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The main idea tells what the text is about, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.