Main idea and detail

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to communicate.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps us understand the overall message of the 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 find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Dogs are great pets" is a main idea that could be supported by details about dogs.

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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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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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Yes, some texts can have multiple main ideas, especially if they cover different topics.

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What is a summary?

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

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How do you summarize a story?

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To summarize a story, state the main idea and the key events that support it.

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What is the difference between the main idea and details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support that message.