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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Identify the main idea in the following scenario: Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that clarify and strengthen 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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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content, often found at the beginning or end.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Mother gorillas protect their babies from danger.

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What does it mean if a detail does not support the main idea?

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It means that the detail is irrelevant or unrelated to the central message of the text.

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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 are the facts that back up that message.

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Why are supporting details important in writing?

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They help to clarify, explain, and provide evidence for the main idea, making the writing more persuasive.