Main idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance 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 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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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and context to help the reader understand 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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How do you find supporting details in a text?

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Look for sentences that provide examples, explanations, or facts related to the main idea.

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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 are the information that backs it up.

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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.