Main Idea and Key Details

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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 message that the story is trying to convey.

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What are key details?

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

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How can you find the main idea?

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You can find the main idea by looking for the most important sentence or thought in a paragraph or story.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is 'A picnic is fun.'

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What are some details that support the main idea of a picnic?

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Details that support the main idea of a picnic include 'blanket,' 'outside,' and 'sandwich.'

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to tell the main idea and the key details in a shorter form.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a group of words?

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The main idea of a group of words is the overall message or theme that connects them.

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How do you choose the main idea from a list of options?

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You choose the main idea by selecting the option that best represents the overall message of the words.

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What is an example of a main idea related to school?

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An example of a main idea related to school is 'A day at school.'