main idea and supporting details

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the paragraph is discussing.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is the purpose of the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale measures the intensity of earthquakes.

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What is a topic in a text?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statement that provides evidence for the main idea.

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What does it mean if a detail does not support the main idea?

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It means that the detail is irrelevant or does not relate to the central point being discussed.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a topic?

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The topic is the subject of the text, while the main idea is what the author wants to convey about that subject.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details help to clarify, explain, and provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is a claim in a text?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.