Supporting details

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or strengthen the main idea.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details make the main idea stronger and provide evidence or examples to back it up.

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Choose a supporting detail: 'Dogs are great pets.'

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Many families have dogs as part of their household.

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Choose a supporting detail: 'The sun is very hot.'

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The sun's surface temperature is about 5,500 degrees Celsius.

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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.

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Choose a supporting detail: 'Exercise is good for health.'

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Regular exercise can help prevent diseases.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact, statistic, or anecdote that relates to the main idea.

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Choose a supporting detail: 'Many people enjoy summer.'

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Summer allows for outdoor activities like swimming and hiking.

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What does it mean to elaborate on a main idea?

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To elaborate means to provide more details or explanations about the main idea.

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Choose a supporting detail: 'Reading helps improve writing skills.'

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Reading a variety of books exposes you to different writing styles.