main idea and supporting details

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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.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or pieces of evidence that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a topic in a passage?

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The topic is the general subject that the passage is about.

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True or False: A topic is expressed in a full sentence and states specifically what the author is trying to say.

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False.

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What is one supporting detail from the text about mother gorillas?

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They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the overall point or message of the paragraph.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate and clarify the supporting details.

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

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence and context for that message.

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What is a claim in a text?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.