American History Q1 W1

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Main idea

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The central or most important point the author is trying to convey.

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Detail

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A small, specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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Fact

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Something that is known or proven to be true.

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Opinion

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A belief or attitude about something that is not necessarily based on facts.

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Primary source

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An account or document from someone who saw or was a part of what is being described.

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Secondary source

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Information recorded later by someone who was not a part of what is being described.