Controlling Idea mini lesson

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Details from the text that develop and explain the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence and supporting details that clarify it.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To summarize the main idea of the paragraph and guide the reader.

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What is an example of a topic in an essay about recycling?

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Recycling.

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What does it mean to develop a main idea?

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To provide supporting details and examples that explain and reinforce the main idea.

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How does the main idea differ from the topic?

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The topic is a general subject, while the main idea is a specific statement about that subject.

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What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and elaboration for the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that captures the main points of a text.