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 message 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 overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Going to the movies is a fun activity.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Popcorn and candy are often enjoyed at the movies.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details help to clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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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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How can you tell if a detail is supporting the main idea?

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If the detail explains, illustrates, or provides evidence for the main idea, it is a supporting detail.

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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 central point, while supporting details provide additional information about that point.