Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The big idea of the text.

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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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Why is it important to locate the main idea?

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Locating the main idea will help you comprehend a text better.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What does a main idea do in a paragraph?

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It summarizes the overall point or message of the paragraph.

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How can supporting details help in understanding 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 an example of a main idea in a story?

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A character learns an important lesson about friendship.

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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.

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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 content or the topic of the paragraph.

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What role do transitions play in understanding main ideas?

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Transitions help connect supporting details to the main idea, making the text easier to follow.