Main Idea and Key Details Flashcard

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What are key details?

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

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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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Which detail supports the idea that kangaroos do not eat meat?

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Kangaroos are grass-eating animals.

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What key detail supports the main idea that kangaroos are interesting and special animals?

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Kangaroos bounce like balls.

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What is a supporting detail for the importance of getting enough sleep?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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Where can you sometimes find the main idea in a text?

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At the beginning or end of the text.

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify key details in a passage?

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Look for facts, examples, or explanations that support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples to clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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Can the main idea be found in the middle of a text?

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Sometimes, but it is more commonly found at the beginning or end.