Main Idea & Summarizing

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Where is the main idea found in a passage?

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It can be in the first or last sentence.

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What are descriptions of people, places, or things that support the main idea called?

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Details.

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What is true about summarizing?

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A summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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How should you write your summary?

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In your own words with complete sentences.

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What question is most helpful for figuring out the main idea of a book?

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What is the main thing that the author wants to say?

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is summarizing?

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The process of condensing a text to its main points.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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It helps in understanding the overall message of the text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the main idea.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

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The main idea is the primary message, while details provide additional information.