Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea?

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The big idea of the text.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about Charles's birthday?

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Charles had a great birthday.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that explains or supports the main idea.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about hummingbirds?

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Hummingbirds are interesting birds.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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To determine the central point or message of a text.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Josh hung up a big sign that said, 'Happy Birthday, Charles!'.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The primary point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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What is a detail that does not support the main idea?

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A piece of information that is unrelated to the main point.