Which sentence is the BEST example of a main idea?

Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.

What is the job of a key detail in a passage?

To support and tell more about the main idea

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Q1. What is the main idea of a passage? Explain it in your own words.
Q2. Write one key detail that supports a main idea. How does it help you understand what the passage is mostly about?

What is one thing about finding the main idea that still feels tricky for you, and what could you do to get better at it?

Q1. Which sentence is the BEST example of a main idea?
- Dogs have four legs and a tail.
- Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.
- Some dogs are brown and some are black.
- My neighbor has a big dog named Max.
Answer: Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.

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