Main Idea & Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the sentence that tells the main point of what a passage is about.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a sentence that provides additional information to explain or support the main idea.

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What is the main idea of the passage: 'Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten.'?

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Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

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Which sentence is a supporting detail for the main idea 'You should get enough sleep'?

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Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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What is the main idea of the passage: 'Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.'?

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Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What do giraffes do when they are hurt?

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Giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow.

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What is the main idea of the passage about giraffes?

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Giraffes make noises to show emotions.

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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 a passage, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up 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 point or theme of the paragraph.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Mary loves her kitten'?

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Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.