Main Idea & 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 mostly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail gives important information to support the main idea.

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Which of the following is an example of a topic?

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Electric cars.

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What do soccer players learn when playing soccer?

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Soccer players learn many skills, including how to dribble, pass, and work together with teammates.

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How many hours of sleep do people need to feel refreshed?

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Seven to nine hours.

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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 in a text about sleep?

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Getting enough sleep is important for health.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and information that supports 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 idea and key details.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

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The main idea is the overall point, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.