Main Idea and Supporting Details, Summary & Fact/Opinion

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What is an objective summary?

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A summary of a text that only includes factual information.

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What is the least important information to include in a summary?

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Details that do not contribute to the main idea, such as specific dates or minor facts.

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What detail supports the main idea of a paragraph?

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Key examples or evidence that elaborate on the main idea.

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What are supporting details?

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The key points, examples, and evidence that support or elaborate on the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The primary point or most important idea that the writer is communicating.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for the most important point that the author is trying to convey.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

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How do you determine what to include in a summary?

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Focus on the main idea and the most important supporting details.