
Main Idea and Supporting Details

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main idea of a passage?
Back
The main idea of a passage is the central point or theme.
2.
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What are supporting details?
Back
Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement of a text.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why is it important to identify the main idea of a passage?
Back
To understand the overall message or purpose of the text.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?
Back
Analyze the topic sentences, recurring ideas, and overall content of the passage.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details in a passage?
Back
The purpose of supporting details in a passage is to provide evidence, examples, and explanations to support the main idea or thesis statement.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do supporting details help to strengthen the main idea of a passage?
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Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that reinforce and validate the main idea of a passage.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some strategies for finding supporting details in a passage?
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Looking for specific examples or evidence, paying attention to key words or phrases, identifying the main idea and supporting points, and analyzing the structure of the passage.
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