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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How do bats find their way in the dark?

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Bats use sound to navigate, listening to echoes that bounce off objects.

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What is a detail in a text?

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A specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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To summarize the central point of a text.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the overall point or theme.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is the relationship between main ideas and details?

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Details support and explain the main idea.

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Why is it important to understand the main idea?

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It helps you grasp the overall message of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that elaborates on or explains the main idea.