Main Idea & Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What are details?

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

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a story about a dog could be 'Dogs are great pets.'

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What is an example of a detail?

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A detail supporting the main idea 'Dogs are great pets' could be 'They are loyal and friendly.'

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What is the main idea of a list of fruits?

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The main idea is 'fruits.'

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What is the main idea of a list of Halloween items?

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The main idea is 'Halloween.'

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How do details support the main idea?

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Details provide specific information that helps explain or illustrate the main idea.

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What is a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and wraps up the text.

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What is a supporting detail for iPods?

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A supporting detail could be 'You can listen to your own music.'

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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 message, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.