Main ideas and Supporting Details

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What does 'objective' mean?

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Not using your own biases or opinions.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is an objective summary?

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A brief retelling of the main idea and supporting details without personal opinions.

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What should an objective summary avoid?

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The word 'I' and personal opinions.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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To provide evidence and clarity to the main idea.

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Can a main idea be a single sentence?

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Yes, it can often be expressed in one clear sentence.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Mother gorillas teach their babies how to get along with others.

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Why is it important to write objectively?

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To present information fairly and without bias.