Main Idea and Supporting Details Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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Identifying the central point or theme of the passage.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Analyze the main points, arguments, or supporting details of the passage.

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What are supporting details?

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Pieces of information that help to explain, describe, or prove a main idea or topic.

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How do you find supporting details in a passage?

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Look for specific information that provides evidence or examples to support the main idea or argument.

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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 or theme of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to support the main idea.

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How can you distinguish between the main idea and supporting details in a passage?

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By identifying the central point or theme of the passage as the main idea and recognizing the evidence, examples, or explanations that support it as the supporting details.

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What does it mean to summarize the main ideas of a passage?

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Condensing the key points and essential information of the passage into a concise and coherent summary.

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Why is it important to summarize the main ideas of a passage?

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To condense information and highlight key points

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What does it mean to organize supporting details?

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Arranging information in a logical and coherent manner to support the main idea or argument of a text.

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How can you effectively organize supporting details in a passage?

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By using techniques such as chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.