Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the paragraph is trying 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 elaborate on the main idea.

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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 paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact that describes how crows can be sneaky.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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To summarize a paragraph means to restate the main idea and the key supporting details in your own words.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and context to help the reader understand the main idea better.

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What is a good title for a paragraph?

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A good title captures the main idea and gives the reader an idea of what the paragraph is about.

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How do you find the best title for a paragraph?

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Look for the main idea and choose a title that reflects that idea clearly.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point of the paragraph, while supporting details provide additional information about that point.

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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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No, a paragraph typically has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.