Main Idea/Supporting Details

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What is text evidence?

Back

A direct quote from a text that you can use to support your idea.

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Which of the following is FALSE about the main idea?

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The main idea is always the first sentence of every paragraph.

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What is textual evidence?

Back

Proof that supports answer choice.

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If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

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Healthy foods.

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What are supporting details?

Back

Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The primary point the author is trying to make.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Ask yourself what is being said about the topic.

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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They provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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Can the main idea be located in different places within a paragraph?

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Yes, the author can locate the main idea in various places.

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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, while supporting details provide evidence for that point.