Main Idea and Key Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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Where can you often find the topic of a text?

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The topic can often be found in the title or in the opening paragraph of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What is the author's main point/message in this text?

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea about professional athletes?

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the one that is most general.

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What is the purpose of the title of a text?

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The title gives a hint about the main topic or idea of the text.