Main Idea & Supporting Details Escape Room 24-25 (LL)

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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 convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and context to strengthen the main idea.

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What does it mean for a supporting detail to be relevant?

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A relevant supporting detail directly relates to and supports the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Exercise is essential for maintaining good health."

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases."

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What is a detail that does not support the main idea?

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A detail that does not relate to or contradicts the main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail is a good supporting detail?

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A good supporting detail provides clear, specific information that enhances understanding of the main idea.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details are the information that backs up that message.