Main Idea and 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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True or False: The main idea can be just one word.

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False

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What do key details do?

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Key details support the main idea.

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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 purpose of the main idea?

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To summarize the most important point of the text.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is a piece of information that supports the main idea.

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True or False: The main idea can change throughout a story.

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True

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What should you look for to find the main idea?

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Look for repeated ideas or themes in the text.

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What is the relationship between main idea and details?

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Details explain or support the main idea.

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Can a main idea be found in a single sentence?

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Yes, a main idea can often be expressed in a single sentence.