Key Details

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Why are key details important?

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To help me understand the main idea.

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A key detail is NOT

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words or phrases that help us understand the story.

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Key details give important information to support the main idea. True or False?

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True

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence: 'It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.'?

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the main idea?

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The central message or point of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the main idea.

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How do key details help in understanding a story?

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They provide specific information that clarifies and supports the main idea.

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What is the difference between a key detail and a supporting detail?

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A key detail is essential to understanding the main idea, while supporting details provide additional information.