What is the main idea of a text?
Main idea and supporting details

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4th Grade
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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.
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What is a topic in reading comprehension?
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The topic is the subject or theme of a text, usually expressed in one or two words.
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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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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?
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To identify the main idea, ask yourself what the most important thing the author wants you to know is.
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What is the difference between a main idea and a topic?
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The topic is the subject of the text, while the main idea is the specific point the author makes about that subject.
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What is an example of a supporting detail?
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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statement that provides evidence for the main idea, such as 'Ice cream comes in many different flavors.'
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Why is it important to identify the main idea and supporting details?
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Identifying the main idea and supporting details helps readers understand the text better and retain the information.
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