Key Details

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What are key details?

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Key details are specific pieces of information in a text that support the main idea and help the reader understand the story better.

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Why are key details important?

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Key details are important because they help one understand the main idea of a text.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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How do key details relate to the main idea?

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Key details provide evidence and support for the main idea, helping to clarify and explain it.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the topic sentence: 'Recycling is important'?

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An example of a supporting detail is: 'Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.'

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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 and key details.

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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 of the text, while supporting details are specific facts or examples that back up the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can you identify key details in a text?

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You can identify key details by looking for facts, examples, and descriptions that relate to the main idea.