Main Ideas and Supporting Detail

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The Main Idea of a Passage is...

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The Big "So-What?" of what you're reading.

Front

What is the main idea?

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Betty wants to be a nurse.

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What is the main idea? Many people have not heard giraffes make noises.  Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other.  When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.  When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

Back

Giraffes do make noises

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What is the main idea? Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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The main idea does not need supporting details.

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False

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The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.

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False

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What is the difference between their and there?

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Their: Possessing or showing ownership.
There: Location. "Over there!"

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What is the difference between Accept and Except?

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Accept: to receive.
Except: to exclude.