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 central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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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 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 main idea?

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Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the text's purpose and focus.

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that message.

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What is a strategy for finding supporting details?

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Look for specific examples or explanations that relate to the main idea.

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What does it mean if a text has multiple main ideas?

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It means the text covers several important points, each of which could be considered a main idea.

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How can visuals help in understanding main ideas?

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Visuals like charts or images can illustrate and clarify the main idea and supporting details.