Central Ideas, Supporting Details, and Summary

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What two types of main ideas are there in nonfictional texts?

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stated or implied

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Supporting details are_______________________-

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words, phrases,or sentences that tell more about the main idea

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An example is a type of supporting detail that...

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is a specific instance that helps to explain an idea, such as a personal story or experience

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What is implied main idea?

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main idea is hinted at in the text

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This passage is mostly about?

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school uniforms being a good idea.

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Why are key details important?

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They help me understand the main idea.

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Which best describes a summary? Options: a really long detailed piece of writing, the entire text told in your own words, the main idea and important details of a text

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the main idea and important details of a text

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What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

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where taste buds are found

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Stated main idea is:

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a main idea written directly in the text, usually in the first paragraph or title of the text

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a word or phrase that tells what the OVERALL text is about

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topic