Main Idea/Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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

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What are supporting details?

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

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Which sentence is a supporting detail?

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The most dangerous part of a hurricane is the storm surge.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Home made pizza is delicious.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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It means to find the central point or message in a text.

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How do supporting details help the main idea?

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They provide evidence and examples that make the main idea clearer and more convincing.

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What is NOT a supporting detail?

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Giraffes have super long tongues.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help readers understand and remember the main idea better.

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What is the relationship between main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is supported by details that explain or illustrate it.