Main Idea & 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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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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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 the main idea of the following sentences: 'There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.'?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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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 prove the main idea.

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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.

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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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Dogs are great pets.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Dogs are great pets.'?

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Dogs are loyal companions.