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Important Facts and Minor Details. What is an important fact?. Important facts- they give us more information about the main idea, or what the story is about. Example of an important fact. Main idea: What proboscis monkeys look like. Important fact: Proboscis monkeys have long tails.
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What is an important fact? • Important facts- they give us more information about the main idea, or what the story is about.
Example of an important fact • Main idea: What proboscis monkeys look like. • Important fact: Proboscis monkeys have long tails.
What is a minor detail? • Minor details- they tell us more information about the important facts. They usually follow the important facts they explain.
Example of a minor detail • Main idea: What proboscis monkeys look like: • Minor detail: Their long tails are used for balance.