Pre-Flashcard Main Idea and 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 message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are details in a text?

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Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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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 an example of a detail that supports a main idea?

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The author's family gathers every weekend.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.

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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 are facts or examples that elaborate on that message.

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How can context clues help in understanding the main idea?

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Context clues are hints within the text that can help readers infer the main idea.

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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.