A Plan is Made

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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 is a detail?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports or adds to the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.

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Why are details important in a story?

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Details help to explain, support, or illustrate the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while details provide supporting information.

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Can a detail also be a main idea?

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No, a detail cannot be a main idea; it is part of the information that supports the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a story about a dog could be 'The dog learns to be brave.'

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What is an example of a detail?

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A detail in the story about the dog could be 'The dog saved a kitten from a tree.'

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How do you summarize a text?

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To summarize, identify the main idea and the key details, then restate them in your own words.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main idea and important details of a text.