5.6G Details

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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Why is getting enough sleep important?

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Getting enough sleep (7 to 9 hours) helps you feel refreshed and ready for the next day.

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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 is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea that recycling is important?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What does it mean for a detail to not belong with the main idea?

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It means that the detail does not provide relevant information or support for the main idea.

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What is the role of worker bees in a hive?

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Worker bees tend the hive and collect food.

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What is a main idea in a paragraph?

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The main idea is the primary concept that the paragraph discusses.

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What is an example of a detail that supports the main idea that technology can help students learn?

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Students who are struggling can use educational websites to study at their own pace.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in writing?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is a detail that does not support the main idea that Elle Woods taught us you can do anything?

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Her best friend works at a salon, so she always looks good.