main idea and supporting details

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or evidence that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and check the supporting details for context.

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What is the purpose of the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale measures the intensity of earthquakes, helping to compare their strength.

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What does it mean if an earthquake is below 2.0 on the Richter scale?

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It usually means that the earthquake cannot be felt by people.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is 'Mother gorillas nurse their babies' in a text about gorilla parenting.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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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 primary point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that point.

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Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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Identifying supporting details helps to understand and analyze the main idea more effectively.

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What does it mean if a detail doesn't fit with the main idea?

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It means that the detail is irrelevant or does not support the main point being made.