Main Idea & Key Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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Why are key details important?

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Key details help me understand the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains or adds to the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most repeated ideas.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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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 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.

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How do you identify key details in a text?

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Key details can often be found in facts, examples, or descriptions that support the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Dogs are great pets.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Dogs can learn tricks and they are very loyal to their owners.