Find the Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important 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 support 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 of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What does it mean if a detail does not support the main idea?

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It means that the detail does not relate to or help explain the main point being made.

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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.

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Why is it important to find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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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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How can you tell if a detail is a supporting detail?

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If the detail provides information that explains or adds to the main idea, it is a supporting detail.

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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 evidence or examples for that point.