Main idea & Supporting ideas

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mainly about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail explains or provides evidence for the main idea.

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What does the term 'support' mean in the context of writing?

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To hold up and help, providing evidence or details that reinforce the main idea.

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What are the four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore?

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George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

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Why do people visit Mount Rushmore?

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People visit Mount Rushmore to see the amazing sight of the carved faces of the presidents.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall point or message of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a main idea in a story?

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The main idea of a story tells the reader what the story is about.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide additional information that clarifies or enhances the main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail is supporting the main idea?

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If the detail provides evidence or elaboration on the main idea, it is a supporting detail.

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What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce that point.