Facts and Details

What is a supporting detail?

• We are all exhausted

• I can't wait until this weekend!

• I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

• None of the above.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a supporting detail?

• Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

• Wilbur and Orville were brothers who were inventors.

• They moved their first plane to Kitty Hawk.

• They had big dreams

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The American Falls is 167 feet high

• The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

• Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

• It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue

• The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall

• Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year

• It was a gift of friendship from France

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a supporting detail of the paragraph?

• Soon it's ready to eat!

• Home made pizza is delicious.

• The kitched begins to smell delicious.

• Next, add a vegetable you would like.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea, “The bus system is the most common means of public transportation in New Providence.”

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Types of supporting details include:

• Facts, Statistics, Sensory Details, Examples/Illustrations, Anecdotes

• Narrative, Persuasive, description, expository

• Unity, Cohesive and Connection

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of supporting detail is being used in the following excerpt? “In Nassau and Freeport, as well as on some other islands, privately owned vehicles are common: in excess of 250,000, of which 130,000 were registered in New Providence alone during 2008.”

• Example

• Expository

• Facts and statistics

• Narrative

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea, “The Bahama Islands are also linked by the government’s airline, Bahamasair, formed in 1973”.

• Bahamasair, is the national airline of The Bahamas.

• Transportation by air is fast, but it’s also very expensive; delays can be caused by bad weather or mechanical difficulties.

• Inclement weather can be a challenge to bus transportation.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for the main idea, 'The Amazon Rainforest is a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem'?

• A) It produces 20% of the world's oxygen

• B) It is home to diverse wildlife

• C) It covers over 5.5 million square kilometers

• D) It is a beautiful place to visit

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2