Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details help to clarify, explain, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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How do you differentiate between main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide additional information about that point.

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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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No, a paragraph typically has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly."

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What is an example of supporting details?

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"Dogs can be trained to follow commands, they enjoy playing fetch, and they protect their owners."