Main idea & Supporting ideas

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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

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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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What does the main idea of a story tell the reader?

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It tells the reader what the story is about.

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If a text discusses the importance of recycling, what is likely the main idea?

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Recycling is important to protect the environment.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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The names of the four presidents on Mount Rushmore.

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a paragraph?

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To summarize the key point or message of the paragraph.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the content.

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What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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What is the author trying to tell me?