Identifying Supporting Details
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9th - 12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for a main idea or topic sentence.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are supporting details important?
Back
Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and context that strengthen the main idea, making arguments more convincing and clear.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?
Back
The main idea is the central point or argument of a text, while supporting details are the facts, examples, or explanations that back up the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify supporting details in a text?
Back
You can identify supporting details by looking for facts, examples, or explanations that relate directly to the main idea or topic sentence.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of information can be considered a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details can include statistics, anecdotes, quotes, examples, and descriptions that provide evidence for the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a strong supporting detail?
Back
A strong supporting detail is specific and relevant, such as 'In 2020, 75% of students reported improved grades after wearing uniforms,' which directly supports the argument for school uniforms.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a weak supporting detail?
Back
A weak supporting detail is vague or unrelated, such as 'Uniforms are nice,' which does not provide substantial evidence for the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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