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 author wants to convey in the paragraph.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

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You can find the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or by summarizing the key points in the paragraph.

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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.

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Why are supporting details important?

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Supporting details are important because they provide evidence and examples that make the main idea clearer and more convincing.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail could be a fact or statistic that relates to the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?

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

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What is a good title for a paragraph?

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

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How can you tell if a detail supports the main idea?

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A detail supports the main idea if it provides information that explains, illustrates, or adds to the understanding of the main idea.

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

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The main idea is the central point of the paragraph, while supporting details are the information that backs up or explains the main idea.