Main Idea with Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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We always have such a good time together!

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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Why is it important to understand the main idea?

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Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

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What is a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.