Key Details

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What are key details?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea of a text.

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Why are key details important?

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Key details help us understand the main idea of a text.

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What do key details help us find out about a story?

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Key details help us find out the main idea of the story.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How do key details relate to the main idea?

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Key details provide evidence and support for the main idea.

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What is an example of a key detail?

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An example of a key detail could be a fact or statistic that supports the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that explains or elaborates on the main idea.

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Can key details be found in different formats?

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Yes, key details can be found in text, images, graphs, and charts.

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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 overall message, while supporting details provide specific information that backs up the main idea.