Topic Main Idea and Supporting Details

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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 or passage.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea of a passage is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the topic of a passage?

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The topic of a passage can often be identified by looking for repeated words or phrases and the main idea expressed in the topic sentence.

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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 say about that subject.

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What role do examples play in supporting details?

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Examples provide specific instances that illustrate or clarify the supporting details and help to reinforce the main idea.

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How can context clues help in understanding a passage?

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Context clues are hints or information within the text that help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or concepts.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a passage?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the main idea, often providing a final thought or call to action.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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How can you determine if a statement is true or not in a passage?

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To determine if a statement is true, compare it with the information provided in the passage and check for consistency.