Supporting details

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What are supporting details?

Back

Additional information that helps explain, define, or prove the main idea.

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Choose a supporting detail: "Building a snowman is so much fun".

Back

I love making the large balls of snow for the body.

Front

Choose the detail that does not belong: "The beach is my favorite place to relax".

Back

I dislike the smell of the ocean.

Front

True or False: Supporting details make the main idea stronger.

Back

True

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Choose a supporting detail: "Reading books is a great hobby".

Back

Reading can improve vocabulary.

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What is the main idea?

Back

The most important or big idea from the text.

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Why are supporting details important?

Back

They provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

The sand is warm and soft at the beach.

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What does it mean to support an idea?

Back

To provide reasons or evidence that make the idea more convincing.

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Choose a supporting detail: "I love to play soccer".

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Playing soccer helps me stay active.