RI4.2 Main Idea, Key Details, Summarizing

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about, often summarized in 1-2 sentences.

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True or false: The topic is only 1-2 words.

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True

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What should NOT be included in a nonfiction summary?

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Your opinion.

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What is a good question to ask when finding the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What should you include in a summary of an informational text?

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Details.

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Where can the main idea be found in a passage?

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Anywhere in the passage.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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What is a key detail?

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A piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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The topic is a word or phrase; the main idea is a complete thought about the topic.

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Why is it important to summarize a text?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main points.