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.

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What are supporting details?

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

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Where can the main idea be found in a passage?

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The main idea can be found anywhere in the passage.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Many bridges are demolished when they wobble in a quake.

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What is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea?

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Earthquakes can also be known as quakes, tremors, or temblors.

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What helps a scuba diver see underwater?

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A mask is used to help the scuba diver see things underwater.

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What equipment do scuba divers need?

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Scuba divers need special equipment like an oxygen tank and flippers.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Frogs are amazing jumpers.

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What helps frogs jump long distances?

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

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What is an example of a detail that does NOT support the main idea?

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