Main Idea & Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central 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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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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

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What is an example of a topic?

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Electric cars.

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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples to clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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

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The main idea is supported by details that provide evidence and context.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.