Main idea & Supporting ideas

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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 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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True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.

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True

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff showing the faces of four U.S. presidents.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is the purpose of the main idea in a paragraph?

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The purpose of the main idea is to provide the reader with the primary focus of the paragraph.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes, the first sentence, or the conclusion of the text.

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What is the main idea of the statement: 'Recycling is important to protect the environment'?

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The main idea is that recycling helps to safeguard our environment.

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What is a detail that supports the main idea?

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A detail that supports the main idea provides specific information that backs up the main point.