main idea and supporting details

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and consider the supporting details that follow.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the Richter scale?
Back
The Richter scale measures the intensity of earthquakes, comparing their strength.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when an earthquake is below 2.0 on the Richter scale?
Back
It usually means that the earthquake cannot be felt.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea that 'Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies'?
Back
They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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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