Main Idea & Supporting Details

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What are the facts and/or examples in the paragraph called?

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Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of the passage?

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The Wright brothers were inventors who inspired other people.

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A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about -

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Main idea

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

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What is the definition of 'main idea'?

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

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What role do supporting details play in a paragraph?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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Identify a key characteristic of a main idea.

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It is usually a complete thought that summarizes the paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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The Wright brothers tested their flying machine multiple times.

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How can you find the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the content.