Main Idea Review

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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 text.

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How many supporting details should there be in a paragraph?

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There should be 2-5 sentences of supporting details to effectively support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of the 15th Amendment?

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The 15th Amendment extended voting rights to former slaves.

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What does the 19th Amendment accomplish?

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The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.

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What is the significance of the 26th Amendment?

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The 26th Amendment granted voting rights to citizens who are 18 years and older.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How long should a main idea be?

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A main idea should be expressed in one sentence.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'There are many fun things to do at the beach.'

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What is the main idea of a text about giraffes?

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The main idea is that giraffes do make noises.

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What is the difference between a main idea and supporting details?

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