Key Ideas and Details

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are specific pieces of information such as examples, explanations, descriptions, proof, and statistics that help to develop and clarify the central idea of a text.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to find important details that the author uses to develop the central idea and communicate them in your own words.

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What is a topic in a paragraph or article?

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The topic answers the question, 'Who or what is the paragraph (or article) about?'. It is the main subject being discussed.

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What does making connections involve?

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Making connections involves finding what details in the text have in common, which helps to understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the author's main point or message about a topic, summarizing the overall theme or argument presented.

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Define 'examples' in the context of supporting details.

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Examples are specific instances or illustrations that clarify or support a point made in the text.

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What is the purpose of descriptions in a text?

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Descriptions provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or idea, helping to create a vivid picture for the reader.

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How do statistics function as supporting details?

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Statistics provide numerical data that can support a claim or argument, making it more convincing and credible.

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What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?

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The topic is the subject of the text, while the central idea is the author's main message or argument about that subject.

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What does it mean to make inferences?

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Making inferences involves drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.