Main Idea and Key Details

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a story?

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The main idea tells what the story is about.

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What supports the main idea in a text?

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Details support the main idea.

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What is the main idea of this statement: 'There are many fun things to do at the beach.'

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The main idea is that there are many fun things to do at the beach.

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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 the text.

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Which detail supports the main idea: 'Healthy eating can lead to feeling more energized.'?

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Most people report needing less sleep when they switch to healthier food.

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What is a detail in a story?

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A detail is a piece of information that supports the main idea.

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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 main point of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Dogs are great pets.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail gives more information about the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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