Main Idea & Details

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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 convey.

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Where can you often find the main idea in a text?

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The main idea can often be found at the beginning or end of a text.

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What is a topic?

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A topic is the subject or theme that a text is about.

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Is 'renewable energy' a topic?

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Yes, 'renewable energy' is a topic.

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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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Give an example of a topic.

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Electric cars.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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

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Which sentence is a supporting detail for the idea that 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 topic and a main idea?

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A topic is the subject of a text, while the main idea is the specific point the author makes about that topic.

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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 overview of the main idea and key details.