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 the broad topic that the passage is mostly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?

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The topic is the subject of the passage, while the main idea is what the author wants to convey about that topic.

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What is an example of a topic?

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An example of a topic is 'Bears'.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the most important point the author is making about the topic.

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What is an informational text?

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An informational text is a type of writing that provides facts and information about a specific subject.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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The purpose of supporting details is to provide evidence and examples that reinforce 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.