Reading Pretest

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What question should you ask to identify the main idea of a passage?

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Ask yourself, 'What point is the author trying to make?'

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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How can you determine which supporting detail best supports a topic sentence?

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Look for details that directly relate to and reinforce the main point expressed in the topic sentence.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to summarize the main idea and guide the reader on what to expect in the paragraph.

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How do you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point or theme of the paragraph.

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What is the significance of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea.

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What does it mean for a supporting detail to not fit with the topic sentence?

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It means that the detail does not relate to or support the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence and elaboration to reinforce that point.