Main Idea and Supporting Details

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Main idea of the passage is the primary point or key concept discussed in the text.

• The passage is a summary of historical events

• The passage focuses on the author's personal life

• The passage discusses various examples

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Identify the supporting details that best relate to the main idea.

• Look for information that opposes the main idea.

• Look for information that directly supports or expands upon the main concept presented.

• Ignore any details that do not directly contradict the main idea.

• Focus on details that are unrelated to the main concept.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Summarize the key points discussed in the passage.

• Focus only on minor points in the passage

• Use complex language that does not reflect the original content

• Include irrelevant details in the summary

• Ensure the summary is concise and captures the main ideas presented in the passage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can you distinguish between the main idea and supporting details?

• To distinguish between the main idea and supporting details, look for the most important point that the text is trying to convey, which is the main idea. Supporting details are the additional information that backs up or explains the main idea.

• Main ideas are usually found in the conclusion of the text

• Supporting details are always written in bold font

• The main idea is always longer than the supporting details

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Based on the supporting details provided, what inference can you draw?

• The inference is based on personal opinion

• The inference is unrelated to the topic

• The inference that can be drawn is...

• The inference contradicts the supporting details

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Explain the relationship between the main idea and the supporting details.

• The main idea is like the title, and the supporting details are like the author's name.

• The main idea is like the thesis statement, and the supporting details are like the body paragraphs in an essay.

• The main idea is like the conclusion, and the supporting details are like the introduction.

• The main idea is like the cover page, and the supporting details are like the table of contents.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Locate the main idea in the given paragraph.

• Locating the main idea in a paragraph involves identifying the primary point or message being communicated by the author.

• Identifying the font used in the paragraph

• Analyzing the punctuation marks in the paragraph

• Counting the number of words in the paragraph

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

List three supporting details that back up the main idea.

• Detail 4: Personal opinion unrelated to the main idea.

• Detail 5: Anecdotal evidence without factual basis.

• Detail 6: Contradictory information that undermines the main idea.

• 1. Detail 1: Explanation of how the main idea is relevant or true. 2. Detail 2: Example illustrating the main idea. 3. Detail 3: Data or statistics supporting the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Provide a brief summary of the main idea and its supporting details.

• List the main idea without any supporting details

• Summarize the supporting details without mentioning the main idea

• Identify the main idea and provide irrelevant details

• Identify the main idea and summarize supporting details concisely.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Compare and contrast the main idea with one of the supporting details.

• The main idea of a story is that honesty is the best policy, while a supporting detail could be the example of a character facing a difficult choice and ultimately deciding to tell the truth.

• The main idea is about hard work paying off, while a supporting detail is about a character's pet dog.

• The main idea is about friendship, while a supporting detail is about a character's favorite color.

• The main idea is about perseverance, while a supporting detail is about a character's favorite food.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1