Identify 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 provide evidence for the main idea or topic sentence.

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What is the purpose of identifying supporting details?

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Identifying supporting details helps to understand the main idea of a text and how the details relate to it.

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What does it mean if a supporting detail doesn't fit?

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It means that the detail does not relate to or support the main idea or topic sentence.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific pieces of information or quotes from a text that support an argument or claim.

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Why is textual evidence important?

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Textual evidence is important because it strengthens arguments and makes them more credible.

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What is an example of a text?

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An article about skyscrapers is an example of a text.

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What should you look for when asked for textual evidence?

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You should look for clues or proof within the text that supports your answer or opinion.

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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.

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How can you tell if a detail supports a topic sentence?

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A detail supports a topic sentence if it provides relevant information or examples that relate directly to the main idea.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point of a text, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.