Main Idea and Key Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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Where can you often find the topic of a text?

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The topic can often be found in the title or in the opening paragraph of the text.

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What does it mean to support a main idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps to explain or support the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the central point of the text, while supporting details are the facts or examples that back up that point.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the one that is most emphasized.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Playing with Play Doh involves all your senses.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Seven to nine hours of sleep keeps you refreshed the next day.

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True or False: The main idea can be found in the conclusion of a text.

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False, the main idea is usually found in the introduction or body.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.