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 central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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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 topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and consider the details that follow.

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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 does it mean for a detail to be relevant?

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A relevant detail is one that directly supports or relates to the main idea.

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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 statistic that backs up the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main points and supporting details of a text.

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How do you determine if a detail does not belong in a paragraph?

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A detail does not belong if it does not support or relate to the main idea or topic sentence.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary message of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that message.

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Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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Identifying supporting details helps readers understand and remember the main idea more effectively.