Main Idea and key 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 communicate.

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Where can you find the main idea in a passage?

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The main idea can be found anywhere in the passage.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to condense information into a short paragraph, highlighting the main idea and key details.

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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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What is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea?

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A statement that does not relate to or support the main idea.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Many famous skateboarders are in the United States.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Tony Hawk became famous for his half pipe tricks.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The main idea tells the reader what the text is mostly about.

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How do you identify the main idea?

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Look for repeated themes or concepts throughout the text.