Topic, Main Idea, and Details

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The most important idea the author has about a topic.

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What do key details do?

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They give important information to support the main idea.

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What is a topic in a story?

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One or two words about what the whole text is about.

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Which detail does not belong with Legos?

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It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

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What does the main idea tell the reader?

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The most important idea the author has about a topic.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Going to the movies.

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What are key details?

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Important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of the topic in a story?

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To summarize what the text is about in one or two words.

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How can you find the main idea?

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Look for the most important point in the details.

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What is an example of a key detail?

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The theater, candy, and popcorn are all related to going to the movies.