Main Idea and key details

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a text?

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The MAIN IDEA tells what the text is mainly about.

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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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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a short version of the main idea and key details.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Frogs are amazing jumpers.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

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What is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea 'There are many famous skateboarders in the United States'?

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The trick called the 'Ollie' was created in the 1970’s.

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a text?

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The main idea gives the reader a clear understanding of what the text is about.

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What is a detail that supports the main idea 'Earthquakes can cause a lot of destruction'?

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Many bridges are demolished when they wobble in a quake.

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What is an example of a main idea about animals?

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Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators.