Controlling Idea mini lesson

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason for writing the text.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point of a piece of writing.

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What should you do if you can't figure out the main idea of a passage?

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Ask yourself general questions about the passage.

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What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

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Topic sentence.

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What are supporting details?

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Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How do supporting details help a main idea?

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They provide evidence and examples that explain or reinforce the main idea.

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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 additional information about that point.

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Why is it important to identify the author's purpose?

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Understanding the author's purpose helps readers comprehend the text's message and intent.

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What are some common author's purposes?

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To inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.