Main Idea Review

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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 concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are details in a text?

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Details are the sentences that support the main idea and provide additional information.

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What is another term for the main idea?

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The big idea.

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How many legs do spiders have?

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Spiders have 8 legs.

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What is the difference between spiders and insects?

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Spiders are not insects; they are arachnids and have 8 legs, while insects have 6.

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What is a topic in a text?

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The topic is the subject or main focus of the text.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details help explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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Typically, a text has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting ideas.

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What is the relationship between the main idea and details?

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The main idea is supported by details that provide more information about it.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.