Main Idea and Supporting Details Practice

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the broad topic that the passage is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is a topic?

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The topic is the subject or theme of a passage.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or point of the passage.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statement that provides evidence for the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a topic?

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The main idea is the overall message of the passage, while the topic is the subject being discussed.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and context that help clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the first or last sentence, as they often contain the main idea.