Main Ideas & Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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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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How can you find the main idea of a text?

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Ask yourself, 'What point is the author trying to make?'

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What does it mean if a detail supports the main idea?

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It means that the detail provides evidence or examples that help explain or clarify the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a passage about baking cookies is 'How to bake cookies'.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is 'You need butter and sugar to bake cookies'.

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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'What is the author trying to tell me?'