Main Ideas, Key Details, Summary

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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 key details?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to condense the information into a short paragraph, focusing on the main idea and key details.

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What is the purpose of bones in the human body?

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Bones give your body structure and protect your internal organs.

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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 support the main idea.

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How many bones does an adult human body have?

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An adult human body has 206 bones.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that message.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.