Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the topic of a text?

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The topic of a text is usually one or two words that describe the main subject.

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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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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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True or False: 'Animals' is a main idea.

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False, 'Animals' is too broad and not specific enough.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'You should get enough sleep'?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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

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The main idea is the central point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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True or False: The main idea can be found in the title of a text.

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True, sometimes the title gives a clue about the main idea.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that helps to explain or support the main idea.