Supporting Details and Main Ideas

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What are supporting details?

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Words, phrases, or sentences that tell more about the main idea.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit: Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

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It's my least favorite class.

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Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit: Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

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He sleeps all day long.

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Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? Elle Woods taught us that you can do anything you put your mind to.

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She got into law school and became a lawyer even though no one believed in her.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How do supporting details help the main idea?

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They provide evidence and examples that explain or clarify the main idea.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or statistic that backs up the main idea.

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What does it mean if a detail is irrelevant?

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It does not relate to or support the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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It helps in understanding the main idea and the author's message.