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 story or passage is mostly about.

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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 it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to condense the information into a short paragraph, focusing on the main idea and key details.

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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 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?

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

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

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The main idea tells the reader what the text is mainly about.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, while the theme is the lesson or message of the text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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To identify the main idea means to find out what the text is mostly about.

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What is a good way to find the main idea?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most important point in the text.