Key ideas and details

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What is a Topic?

Back

A topic is usually one or two words that describe the main subject of a text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is the Main Idea?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What are Supporting Details?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What does it mean to Summarize a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is a Claim?

Back

A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often requiring evidence to support it.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the sentence that expresses the overall point or message, often found at the beginning or end.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is the difference between a Topic and a Main Idea?

Back

A topic is a broad subject, while the main idea is a specific point about that subject.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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Why are Supporting Details important?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is an example of a Main Idea?

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is an example of Supporting Details?

Back

Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1