Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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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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What is the best question to ask yourself when trying to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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How do bats find their way?

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Bats use sound to navigate and locate insects.

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What is the purpose of a main idea?

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To convey the central message or point of a text.

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What is an example of a main idea in a paragraph about soccer?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps readers understand the overall message of the text.