Main Idea 2

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to communicate in a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What does it mean if a detail does NOT support the main idea?

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It means that the detail does not relate to or help explain 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 loyal companions.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Dogs are loyal companions'?

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Dogs often follow their owners everywhere and protect them.

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What is the purpose of using supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea.

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What is a common way to find supporting details in a text?

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

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What is the difference between a main idea and a topic?

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The topic is the subject of the text, while the main idea is what the author wants to say about that topic.

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What is an example of a topic?

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The topic could be 'Cats'.