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 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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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact that explains why recycling is important, such as 'Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.'

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

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It means that the detail does not relate to or help explain the central message of the text.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can you tell if a detail is relevant to the main idea?

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A detail is relevant if it provides information that directly supports or explains the main idea.

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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 provide evidence or examples that back up that message.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea and supporting details?

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Identifying the main idea and supporting details helps improve comprehension and retention of the text.

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What is a common strategy for finding the main idea?

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A common strategy is to ask yourself what the paragraph is mostly about.