Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or support 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 paragraph or the most important point.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Ashtyn planned a picnic to surprise her sister.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Every second, hundreds of thunderstorms are born around the world.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What does the main idea tell the reader?

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It tells the reader what the story or text is about.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide additional information.

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How can you find supporting details in a text?

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Look for facts, examples, or descriptions that relate to the main idea.