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 most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Bella is going to have a birthday party."

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Both of her parents spent a lot on food and decorations."

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What does it mean if something is 'breathtaking'?

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It means it is so beautiful or amazing that it takes your breath away.

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Why is Antarctica considered the coldest place on earth?

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Because it has the lowest recorded temperatures and is covered with ice.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and examples that clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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What is a good strategy for identifying the main idea?

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Ask yourself what the paragraph is mostly about.

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

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide additional information about that point.