Main Idea/Supporting Details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message 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 support the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Next, add a vegetable you would like.

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Which statement is NOT a supporting detail?

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Giraffes have super long tongues.

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What is the main idea of a passage about the Wright brothers?

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The Wright brothers were inventors who inspired other people.

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How do you identify the main idea in a text?

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

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Why are supporting details important?

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They provide evidence and examples that make the main idea clearer and more convincing.

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What is a key characteristic of a main idea?

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It is broad and covers the overall topic of the text.

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What is a key characteristic of supporting details?

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They are specific and provide information that backs up the main idea.