Key Details

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

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The main idea tells the reader what the story is about.

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What is a synonym for 'fiercely'?

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A synonym for 'fiercely' is 'brutally'.

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What do the key details help us find out about the story?

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Key details help us find out the main idea.

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How do bats use sound?

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Bats use sound to navigate and locate insects.

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What is NOT a key detail?

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A key detail is NOT the central message of the story.

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Define 'key detail'.

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a story?

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The main idea summarizes the central point or message of the story.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the most important detail.

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What role do supporting details play in a story?

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

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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.