Main Idea and key 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 are key details?

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Key details are the important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to condense information into a shorter form, focusing on the main idea and key details.

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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 is NOT a supporting detail?

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A statement that does not relate to or support the main idea.

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How do you find the main idea?

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Ask yourself what point the author is trying to make.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Dogs are great pets.

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What is an example of a key detail?

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Dogs can be trained to follow commands.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Many families have dogs as pets.

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What is an example of a statement that is NOT a supporting detail?

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Dogs are often seen in movies.