Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are key details?

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

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How do you identify the main idea in a text?

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To identify the main idea, look for the most important point that summarizes the content, often found in the first or last sentence.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a text about summer activities could be 'Summer is a time for fun and relaxation.'

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What is the relationship between main ideas and details?

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Main ideas are supported by details; details provide evidence or examples that explain the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact, example, or description that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail is important?

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A detail is important if it helps clarify, explain, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is the main idea of the following details: 'fireworks', 'flags', 'food', 'America', 'summer holiday'?

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The main idea is 'Fourth of July'.

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What is the main idea of the following details: 'theater', 'candy', 'popcorn', 'dark'?

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The main idea is 'Going to a movie'.

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What is the main idea of the following details: 'calculator', 'operations', 'addition', 'numbers', 'subtraction'?

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The main idea is 'math'.