Identifying Supporting Details (2)

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

Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea, making the text more convincing and informative.

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

This statement does not provide specific information that supports the main idea about the peregrine falcon.

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.

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

Examples illustrate and clarify the supporting details, making the main idea more relatable and understandable.

The main idea is the primary message of a text, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.

They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

Statistics, anecdotes, quotes, and descriptions can all serve as supporting details.