Main Idea/Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The main idea of a birthday party is that it is a celebration of someone's birth.

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How can you find the main idea in a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, the first or last sentence, or ask what the passage is mostly about.

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What does it mean if a detail is NOT supporting the main idea?

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It means that the detail does not help explain or relate to the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a story about a sleepover?

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The main idea could be that friends enjoy spending time together.

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What is a key detail about the Statue of Liberty?

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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom.

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

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The main idea gives the reader a summary of what the text is about.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for a birthday party?

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Candles on the cake are a supporting detail for a birthday party.

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

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The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.