Comprehending Nonfiction Text

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is used to explain a photograph.

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What does a graphic show?

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A graphic can show information like the size of sharks compared to people.

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What is the purpose of recycling?

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Recycling is the process of turning trash into new, usable products.

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What does the author do in a nonfiction text?

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The author provides information about a specific topic.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the text.

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text provides factual information about real events, people, or topics.

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How can you identify the main idea?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the most important point the author is making.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.