Main Idea and Details

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What is the Main Idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What does the main idea tell us?

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The main idea tells us what the text is mostly about.

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What are details?

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Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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

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What is an example of a main idea?

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A snake is a reptile.

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What is an example of a detail?

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A snake has scales.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps us understand the text better.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains or adds to the main idea.

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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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No, a text usually has one main idea, but it can have several supporting details.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea of a story is what the story is mainly about.