Main Idea & Supporting Details

What is the main idea of an informational text?

• Supporting details

• Background information

• Author's opinion

• Central point or theme

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• What is one important detail?

• What point is the writer trying to make?

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If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What are some strategies for identifying supporting details in an informational text?

• Look for specific examples, facts, statistics and evidence.

• Skip over any unfamiliar words or terms

• Rely solely on personal opinions and experiences

• Read the text quickly without paying attention to details

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Why is it important to identify supporting details in an informational text?

• Supporting details in an informational text are irrelevant and can be ignored.

• Identifying supporting details in an informational text is a waste of time.

• Supporting details in an informational text only confuse the reader.

• Supporting details in an informational text provide evidence and examples that support the main idea of the text.

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Which of the following would be a supporting detail if the main idea is about the health benefits of regular exercise?

• Exercise can help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

• Many people find it hard to include exercise in their busy schedules.

• There are various forms of exercise, including jogging, swimming, and cycling.

• Professional athletes train for many hours every day.

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Supporting details are facts, statements, and examples--specifics that guide us to fully understand the main idea.

• TRUE

• FASE

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Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna. From an early age, Rizal proved to be intelligent. He learned the alphabet from his mother at the age of 3 and could read and write at age 5. He knows how to speak 22 languages. Rizal received his medical degree at the age of 23.

Main Idea: From an early age, Rizal proved to be intelligent.

Choose a supporting detail below.

• He knows how to speak 22 languages.

• Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna.

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Jose was a jeweler. He owned a little jewelry shop where he sold necklaces, rings and earrings. Customers especially loved the beautiful rings he had on display. His hobbies were reading a book and riding a bicycle.

Main Idea: Jose was a jeweler.

Which one is not a supporting detail?

• His hobbies were reading a book and riding a bicycle.

• Customers especially loved the beautiful rings he had on display.

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