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 reinforce the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Bayanihan is the Filipinos’ way of helping one another.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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During bayanihan, Filipinos do acts of service or share their resources to those in need.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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It means to find the central point or message in a piece of writing.

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How can you find supporting details in a text?

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Look for facts, examples, or descriptions that relate to the main idea.

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What is the main idea of Jose's story?

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Jose was a jeweler.

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Which detail is NOT a supporting detail in Jose's story?

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His hobbies were reading a book and riding a bicycle.

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What is the main idea of Leo's family business?

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Leo’s family sells pigs for a living.

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What is the main idea of Bella's birthday party?

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Bella is going to have a birthday party.