Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

Back

What point is the author trying to make?

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What are key details?

Back

Important information that supports the main idea.

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True or False: Key details are not important for understanding the main idea.

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False

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Going to the movies.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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To summarize the main point of the text.

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How do bats find their way?

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By listening to sounds that echo off objects.

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What happens if you cover a bat's ears?

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It can't fly very well.

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What do bats use to locate insects?

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Sounds that bounce off the bugs.

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What is the relationship between main ideas and details?

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Details support and explain the main idea.