Main idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

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Why are supporting details important?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a sentence that gives more information about the main idea.

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True or False: The main idea can stand alone without supporting details.

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False

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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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 to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key supporting details.

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

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The main idea is the central point of the passage, while supporting details are facts or examples that explain or support that point.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that expresses the overall point of the paragraph.

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What role do transitional sentences play in a passage?

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Transitional sentences help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.