Main Idea and Key details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are key details?

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Key details support, or back up, the main idea.

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What does it mean to identify something?

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To recognize and name it.

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What does the term 'text' refer to?

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Text refers to written or printed words.

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What is the purpose of key details in a text?

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Key details help explain or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a passage about fall is 'what leaves are like in the fall.'

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How can you find the main idea of a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is the difference between the main idea and key details?

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The main idea is the overall message, while key details provide supporting information.