Main idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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What is the main idea in Susan's beach story?

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Susan likes to collect shells.

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What is the main idea of Mary's story about her pet?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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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 do you identify supporting details in a passage?

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Look for sentences that provide evidence or examples related to 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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Why is it important to find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main idea and key supporting details.