Main Idea & Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central 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 reinforce the main idea.

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Why is recycling important?

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Recycling is important because it helps reduce waste, saves natural resources, and protects the environment.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the importance of sleep?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What is the purpose of a main idea in a text?

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The purpose of the main idea is to summarize the key point that the author is trying to communicate.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the most important sentence or by summarizing the overall message of the text.

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What is a good supporting detail for activities at the beach?

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Playing beach volleyball is always fun!

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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 relationship between main ideas and supporting details?

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Main ideas are supported by details that provide evidence or examples to clarify the main point.

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How can you tell if a detail is a supporting detail?

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A detail is a supporting detail if it provides additional information that explains or backs up the main idea.