Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys.

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What are key details?

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Important information that supports the main idea.

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How do bats find their way in the dark?

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Bats use sound waves that bounce off objects to navigate and locate food.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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True or False: Key details are not important for understanding the main idea.

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False

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or elaborates on the main idea.