RI 3.2: Main Ideas and Key Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The big idea that the writer tries to get across; the most important thought about a topic.

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What are key details?

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Supporting details that back up the main idea.

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What is another term for key details?

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Supporting details.

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What does it mean when leaves change color in the fall?

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It describes how leaves can turn red, orange, yellow, or brown during autumn.

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What can you do with fallen leaves in the fall?

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You can rake them into a huge pile and jump in!

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What is the subject of an article called 'The History of Cranberry Sauce'?

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Cranberries.

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How do key details help in understanding a main idea?

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They provide support or evidence for the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea in a text about animals?

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The importance of protecting endangered species.

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What is the purpose of a main idea in a passage?

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To summarize the main point or message the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that helps explain or prove the main idea.