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 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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What is a topic in a passage?

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The topic is the general subject that the passage is about.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the one that is most important to the overall message.

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

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that message.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a statistic or fact that illustrates the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key supporting details of a text.

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How can you find supporting details in a text?

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

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What is a claim in a text?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which may be supported by evidence.