Central Idea and Key Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What supports the main idea in a passage?

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Details support the main idea by providing specific information.

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Why are key details important?

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Key details provide specific information that supports the main idea or theme of the passage.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Providing statistics to support an argument.

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What do key details do?

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Key details support, or back up, the main idea.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is a specific piece of information that is important for understanding the main idea or topic.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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

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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 provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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Can a passage have more than one main idea?

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Typically, a passage has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.

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What role do concluding sentences play in a passage?

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Concluding sentences summarize the main idea and reinforce the key details.