Supporting Details

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What are supporting details?

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

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and clarity to the main idea, making it easier to understand.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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If the main idea is that dogs are great pets, a supporting detail could be that dogs are loyal and friendly.

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How can you find supporting details in a text?

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

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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Can a main idea have more than one supporting detail?

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Yes, a main idea can have multiple supporting details to provide more information.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an example?

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An example is a specific case or instance that illustrates a concept or idea.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a conclusion?

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A conclusion is a summary of the main ideas and supporting details.