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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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and consider the details that follow.

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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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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 supporting detail?

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

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points and supporting details.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details are the specific pieces of information that explain or support that message.

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How can you tell if a detail is relevant to the main idea?

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A detail is relevant if it directly relates to or helps explain the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story?

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An example of a main idea in a story could be 'Friendship is important'.