Harvey Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What do key details do in a story?

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Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a passage about dogs?

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To tell you why dogs are great pets.

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What is the main idea of a passage about keeping teeth healthy?

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Keep your teeth healthy.

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What is Halloween?

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Halloween is a holiday that includes ghosts, costumes, pumpkins, and haunted houses.

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What should you do to keep your teeth happy?

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Brush your teeth twice a day and floss every time you brush.

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What is an example of a key detail?

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Dogs can learn tricks.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Dogs are great pets.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details help explain or prove the main idea.

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What is a good way to find the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or concepts.