main ideas and key details

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What does SUPPORT mean?

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To hold up and help.

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What is the best question to ask yourself when trying to find the central idea of an article?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about King Midas?

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King Midas loved gold.

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What happens when it rains?

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The cars get wet.

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What supporting detail would NOT go with the main idea about scuba diving equipment?

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Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.

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What is a main idea?

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

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that summarize the content.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail?

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To provide evidence or examples that clarify 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, while supporting details provide additional information.