Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What are supporting details in a text?

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Ideas or facts about the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea of a text?

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To understand the overall message or purpose of the text.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Analyze the title, headings, topic sentences, and key supporting details throughout the text.

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What is the purpose of including supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence, examples, and explanations that support the main idea or thesis statement.

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What is a main idea?

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The primary point or argument that an author is trying to communicate.

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What are examples of supporting details?

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Facts, statistics, anecdotes, and quotes that elaborate on the main idea.

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How do supporting details enhance a text?

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They clarify, explain, and provide evidence for the main idea.

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

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Supporting details provide the foundation and evidence for the main idea.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.