MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is all about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts or examples from the text that develop the main idea.

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Which sentence best supports the main idea?

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A supporting detail is a sentence that provides evidence or examples related to the main idea.

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What is the purpose of identifying the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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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 are details important in a text?

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Details provide support and clarification for the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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How do you differentiate between main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence for that point.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.