4th grade main idea and supporting details

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What is the main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or support the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Summer is a season.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Summer'?

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Water, swimsuit, and slide are activities related to summer.

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Why is it important to wash your hands?

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Washing your hands helps stop the spread of germs and keeps you healthy.

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What is a supporting detail for the idea 'You should get enough sleep'?

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Seven to nine hours of sleep keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are fall, spring, summer, and winter.

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What happens in fall?

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In fall, it cools down and leaves change color.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point that the author wants to convey.

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Should you determine the main idea before reading?

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No, you should read the passage first to understand the main idea.