Main idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the central point or message of a passage.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is a topic?

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The topic is the general subject that a passage is about.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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

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What is an example of a main idea?

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A garden can feature many beautiful flowers.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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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 provide evidence or examples to back up the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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Ask yourself, 'What is this passage mostly about?'

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key supporting details of a text.