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

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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 an irrelevant detail?

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An irrelevant detail is information that does not relate to or support the main idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details provide evidence and context that help the reader understand and believe the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly."

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Dogs can be trained to help people with disabilities."

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How do you differentiate between main ideas and supporting details?

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Main ideas express the overall message, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.

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What should you do if you can't find the main idea?

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Try to summarize the paragraph in your own words; the summary often reveals 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.