2nd Grade Main Idea and Supporting Details Flashcard

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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 or examples 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 ocean is a big part of our planet."

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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"Bees help in pollination."

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and help to clarify the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of the paragraph.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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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 the purpose of a paragraph?

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The purpose of a paragraph is to express a single idea or topic.