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 concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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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 then see how the supporting details relate to it.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is: 'Practicing meditation can reduce stress and improve focus.'

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What does it mean if a detail does not support the main idea?

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It means that the detail is irrelevant or does not provide evidence or explanation for the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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Identifying supporting details helps to understand the main idea more clearly and provides evidence for arguments.

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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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How do supporting details enhance a text?

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Supporting details enhance a text by providing depth, clarity, and evidence to the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the primary concept, while supporting details provide the necessary information to back up that concept.

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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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Typically, a well-structured paragraph should focus on one main idea, but it can include multiple supporting details.