Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The big idea of the text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is the difference between main idea and theme?

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Main idea refers to the central point of a text, while theme refers to the underlying message or lesson.

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Identify a main idea from a paragraph about a historical event.

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The main idea summarizes the key point or focus of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A specific fact or statistic that backs up the main idea.

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True or False: The main idea can be found in the title of a text.

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True, sometimes the title gives a clue about the main idea.

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

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To provide the reader with the central focus or argument of the text.

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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 point or message.

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What is NOT a supporting detail?

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A statement that does not provide evidence or examples related to the main idea.

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What role do supporting details play in a text?

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They provide evidence and context to strengthen the main idea.