Main Idea Practice

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What are key details?

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Key details are important facts that support the main idea.

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True or False: Key details give important facts to support the main idea.

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True

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True or False: The main idea does NOT need supporting details.

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False

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail: 'Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.'?

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Yes, it supports the idea that you should get enough sleep.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To give you more information about the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Reading regularly improves your vocabulary.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea: 'Exercise is important for health.'?

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Regular exercise can help prevent diseases.