Supporting Details

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain, prove, or enhance the main idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and examples that make the main idea clearer and more convincing.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to communicate.

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How can you identify a main idea in a text?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most important point that the other sentences support.

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What does it mean if a detail does NOT support the main idea?

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It means that the detail does not relate to or help explain the main idea.

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Give an example of a supporting detail for the main idea: 'Cats make great pets.'

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Cats are independent and require less attention than dogs.

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What is an example of a detail that does NOT support the main idea: 'Summer is the best season.'

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Winter has the most snow and is great for skiing.

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How can you tell if a detail supports the main idea?

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Ask yourself if the detail helps explain or add to the understanding of the main idea.

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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 an example of a main idea?

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