Main Idea & Key Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the story is about.

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What are key details?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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

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True

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What does the main idea help the reader understand?

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It helps the reader understand what the story is about.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What can be a main idea of a family gathering?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is one way to find the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or ideas throughout the text.