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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Is 'renewable energy' a topic?

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True

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What is the main idea of the following text? '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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What is the main idea of the following text? 'Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.'

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? 'Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.'

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Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is 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 a 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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They are loyal and friendly.