Main idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is a statement that tells what a passage 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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Why is it important to have supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and clarity to the main idea, making it easier to understand.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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True or False: The main idea can stand alone without supporting details.

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False

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Recycling is important'?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'You should get enough sleep'?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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

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The main idea summarizes the overall message or point of the text.

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How can you identify supporting details in a passage?

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Look for facts, examples, or explanations that relate to the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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