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 central 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 or pieces of evidence that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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Give an example of a supporting detail.

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An example of a supporting detail is: 'They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.'

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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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True or False: A topic is expressed in a full sentence and states specifically what the author is trying to say.

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False.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea means recognizing the primary point or argument that the text is making.

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How do supporting details relate to the main idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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What is an irrelevant detail?

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An irrelevant detail is information that does not relate to or support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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The purpose of a topic sentence is to summarize the main idea of the paragraph for the reader.

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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 primary message, while supporting details are the facts or examples that back up that message.