Main Idea & Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or the most important concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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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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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence and context that help clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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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 primary message of the text, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.

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What type of sentence often contains the main idea?

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The main idea is often found in a topic sentence, which is usually the first or last sentence of a paragraph.

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How can you tell if a detail is relevant to the main idea?

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A relevant detail directly relates to and supports the main idea, providing clarity or additional information.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.