Main Idea & Key Details

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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 in a text.

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What are key details?

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Key details are specific pieces of information that support and explain the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps to explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What is the author's main point/message in this text?

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up that message.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the text's purpose and focus on the most important information.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Sharks lose many teeth over the course of their lifetime.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the information and highlight the main idea and key details.