4th grade 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 most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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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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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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True or False: You should determine the main idea after reading the passage.

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True.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Lions, giraffes, zebras, and elephants live in Africa.

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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 or ideas.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The purpose of the main idea is to provide the central focus of the text.

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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 do you identify supporting details in a text?

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Look for facts, examples, or explanations that relate to the main idea.