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 point or the most important thought of a piece of writing.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is the purpose of a main idea?

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The purpose of a main idea is to summarize what the paragraph or text is about.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Jackie Robinson is a hero to many people.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'Main' and 'Maine' are homophones.

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What chapter would likely discuss big cats?

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The chapter titled 'Big Cats of the World' would discuss tigers, lions, and snow leopards.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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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 central point, while supporting details provide information that backs up the main idea.