Main Idea and key details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea tells what the text is mainly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides extra information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What does it mean if a detail does NOT support the main idea?

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It means that the detail does not relate to or help explain the main idea.

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Give an example of a main idea.

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Frogs are amazing jumpers.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

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What is the main idea of the text: 'Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.'?

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Harry Houdini became a famous magician.

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What is a detail that supports the main idea about Harry Houdini?

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Houdini once escaped a straightjacket while suspended high in the air.

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What is the main idea of the text: 'There are many famous skateboarders in the United States.'?

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There are many famous skateboarders.

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What is a detail that does NOT support the main idea about skateboarders?

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The trick called the 'Ollie' was created in the 1970’s.

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a text?

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To inform the reader about the central topic of the text.