Topic, Main Idea, and Details

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What is a TOPIC in a story?

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One or two words about what the whole text is about.

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What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

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The most important idea the author has about a topic.

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What is a KEY DETAIL?

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Important information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean if something is TRUE in a story?

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It means that the statement is correct and accurate.

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What does it mean if something is FALSE in a story?

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It means that the statement is not correct.

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What is an example of a detail that does not belong?

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A detail that does not relate to the main idea.

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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 do you find in the DETAILS of a story?

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Specific information that supports the main idea.

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What is the relationship between the MAIN IDEA and KEY DETAILS?

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Key details provide support and information for the main idea.

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What does the word 'illustrations' refer to in a story?

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Pictures that help tell the story.