Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea of a text is what the text is mostly or mainly about.

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What text structure would you use to teach someone how to tie their laces?

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How to Sequence.

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Where can the main idea usually be found in a paragraph?

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At the start or end of a paragraph.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What can help you feel better when you are sad?

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Doing good things for others, exercising, talking to a friend, or writing down your feelings.

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What is a description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a topic.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they happen.