Main Idea and Key Details

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What is a 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 pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

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How do you find the main idea?

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Look for the topic and think about what the text is mostly about.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Learning at school is a main idea when talking about pencils, books, and desks.

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What is an example of key details for the main idea 'watching a movie'?

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Theater, candy, popcorn, and dark are key details.

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What does 'playing football' mean?

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Playing football is a sport where two teams try to score points by getting a ball into the other team's end zone.

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What is a topic?

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A topic is the subject or theme of a text.

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Why are key details important?

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Key details help to explain and support the main idea.

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Can a main idea have more than one key detail?

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Yes, a main idea can have many key details that provide more information.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain the main idea.