main ideas and key details

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What is the central idea of a text?

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

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What is the best question to ask yourself when trying to find the central idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince or argue a claim.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail explains or provides evidence for the main idea in a paragraph.

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What does SUPPORT mean in the context of writing?

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To hold up and help.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the story conveys.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content or the author's main point.

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

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Landon wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Mrs. Jones bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.