Main idea & Supporting details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a passage.

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What are supporting details?

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

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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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"Snakes give birth in different ways." is a main idea that summarizes information about snakes.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Other species of snakes, like boa constrictors and green anacondas, give live birth with no eggs involved at any stage." is a supporting detail for the main idea about snakes.

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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 is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary message of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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How can you find supporting details in a text?

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Look for specific facts, examples, or explanations that relate to the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key supporting details.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a section of written text that can be analyzed for its main idea and supporting details.