Main Idea and Supporting Details (DAS 2020)

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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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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Identify the supporting detail that doesn't fit: Topic Sentence: 'Reading class is really interesting.' Options: 1. We learn interesting facts from the things we read. 2. Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things. 3. It's my least favorite class. 4. Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

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It's my least favorite class.

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Identify the supporting detail that doesn't fit: Topic Sentence: 'My cat is afraid of everything.' Options: 1. He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on. 2. He sleeps all day long. 3. He runs away when you sweep the floor. 4. He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

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He sleeps all day long.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? 'It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.' Options: 1. The pros live the good life. 2. People like professional football players make a lot of money. 3. Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports. 4. All of us can be professional athletes.

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Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.

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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.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the relationship between main ideas and supporting details?

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Supporting details explain or provide evidence for the main idea.