Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the paragraph is trying 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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The main idea of a paragraph about crows could be 'how crows act like thieves.'

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail for the main idea about crows could be 'how crows can be sneaky.'

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details help to clarify and strengthen the main idea, making it easier to understand.

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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, while supporting details provide additional information about that point.

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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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No, a paragraph typically has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is often the first sentence in a paragraph that states the main idea.

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How do you identify supporting details in a text?

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Look for sentences that provide examples, explanations, or facts related to the main idea.