Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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What are key details?

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

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How can you find the main idea?

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Ask yourself, 'What point is the author trying to make?'

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is the purpose of key details?

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Key details provide evidence and support for the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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

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Key details support and explain the main idea.

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What is a good strategy for finding the main idea?

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Look for repeated ideas or themes in the text.