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 what the text is mainly about.

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Where can the main idea be found in a passage?

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The main idea can be found anywhere in the passage.

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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 summarizing mean?

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Summarizing means condensing information into a short paragraph.

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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 about frogs?

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

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals hide themselves from predators.

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Why do octopuses use camouflage?

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Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves from predators.

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

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The purpose of the main idea is to tell the reader what the text is mainly about.

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What is a detail that supports the main idea about octopuses?

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Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.