Main idea and supporting details

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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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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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True or False: The main idea does not need supporting details.

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False

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that helps explain or back up the main idea.

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Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea: 'Walt Disney had an interesting life'?

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Every horse on Disneyland’s King Arthur Carousel has a name.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

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Which supporting detail best supports the topic sentence: 'Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's'?

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Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

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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 of a text.

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Why are supporting details important?

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

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details are facts or examples that explain or reinforce that message.