Main Idea and Supporting Details (DAS 2020)

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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Which detail does not support the main idea?

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The detail that does not fit is the one that does not relate to 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 can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.

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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 example that explains 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.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and clarity 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 provide additional information.

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How can you tell if a detail supports the main idea?

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A detail supports the main idea if it relates directly to the main point being made.