Main Idea and Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important idea about a topic that a particular text or paragraph conveys.

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How do bats use sound?

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Bats use sound to navigate and locate insects by listening to the echoes of the sounds they make.

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What are key details?

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Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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Why is recycling important?

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Recycling helps save resources, like trees, by reducing waste.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or back up 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 give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The importance of protecting endangered species.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion wraps up the main points and gives a final thought.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the overall point or message.