5th Grade Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What does it mean to support a main idea?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or prove the main idea.

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What is the purpose of the Constitution of the U.S.?

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The Constitution establishes the framework of the government and protects the rights of citizens.

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What is an amendment?

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An amendment is a change or addition to a legal document, such as the Constitution.

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What is the significance of the 15th Amendment?

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The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote.

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What does the 19th Amendment state?

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The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.

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What is the Richter scale used for?

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The Richter scale measures the intensity of earthquakes.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

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What does it mean when we say the Earth's surface is always changing?

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It means that natural events like earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions continuously alter the landscape.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea of a paragraph is the primary point that the paragraph discusses.