Main idea

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What is the main idea?

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It is what the passage is about.

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What are supporting details?

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The key points, examples, and evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

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Identify the main idea: Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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Identify the main idea: Rare and valuable pennies.

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Rare and valuable pennies.

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What is a main idea in a text?

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

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What are examples of supporting details?

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Facts, statistics, anecdotes, and quotes that elaborate on the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that captures the main points of a text.

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

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence for that message.