Main Idea and Key Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea of a passage is the central point or theme.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Analyze the topic sentences, recurring ideas, and overall content of the passage.

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What are supporting details?

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Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement of a text.

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What are some strategies to find key details in a passage?

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Skimming, underlining, note-taking, summarizing, and asking questions.

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Which of the following is an example of a main idea?

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The central point or theme of a passage or text.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and examples that help explain or clarify the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the passage.

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How can you tell if a detail is relevant?

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If it helps to explain, support, or clarify 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, while supporting details are the facts or examples that back it up.