Main idea & Supporting ideas

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail explains or provides more information about the main idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help to clarify, explain, or prove 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.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the most important point or the overall message.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Dogs are great pets.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Dogs are great pets'?

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Dogs are loyal companions.

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What does the term 'support' mean in the context of writing?

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To hold up and help the main idea.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.