Main idea and details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the big idea or the most important point that the author wants to share.

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What does it mean to find details in a text?

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Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What is an example of a detail?

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Which presidents are at Mount Rushmore.

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How can you identify the main idea?

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Look for the sentence that tells what the text is mostly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail gives more information about the main idea.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The main idea helps the reader understand what the text is about.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main idea and key details of a text.

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Why is it important to know the main idea?

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Knowing the main idea helps you understand the text better.

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What is a paragraph?

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A paragraph is a group of sentences that talk about one main idea.