Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What does 'determine' mean?

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To conclude after reasoning.

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Why is exercise important?

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Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger.

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What is one way to exercise?

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Taking a walk.

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What is another way to stay healthy?

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Playing a sport.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To retell the main idea and key details in your own words.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.