Main Idea and 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 are details in a text?

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Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea?

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Look for the most important point or message in the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What is an example of a detail?

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Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The main idea helps the reader understand the overall message of the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.