Main Idea and Key Details Review

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What are supporting details?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas in your own words.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea of a text.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the stage for the details that follow.

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What does it mean to remove a sentence from a passage?

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Removing a sentence means taking out information that does not support the main idea or is not relevant to the topic.

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Why is it important to have supporting details in a passage?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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How can you tell if a detail is relevant to the main idea?

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A detail is relevant if it directly supports or explains the main idea of the passage.