3.2.R.1 Post Test Main Idea & Key Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea of a passage.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for repeated themes, the title, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs.

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What does it mean to support a main idea?

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To support a main idea means to provide evidence or details that reinforce the central message.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"John's family loves to go camping."

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What is an example of a key detail?

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"Healthy foods provide essential nutrients."

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What role do key details play in understanding a text?

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Key details provide context and evidence that clarify and support the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details are specific facts or examples that explain or reinforce that message.

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How can context clues help in finding the main idea?

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Context clues can provide hints about the main idea through the surrounding text and the author's tone.