Main Idea, Supporting details, and Summarizing Fiction

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What are supporting details?

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

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Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the topic 'My cat is afraid of everything'?

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He sleeps all day long.

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What are you looking for when a question asks for text evidence?

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Clues (proof) within the text.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when trying to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is the main idea of the passage about Jill's birthday?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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Define 'main idea'.

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey in 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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How can you identify supporting details in a text?

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Look for facts, examples, or descriptions that elaborate on the main idea.

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What is summarizing?

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The process of briefly stating the main points of a text in your own words.

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Why is it important to find the main idea?

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It helps you understand the overall message and purpose of the text.