Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are supporting details?

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

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Where can you find the main idea in a text?

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You can often find the main idea at the beginning or end of the text.

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What does 'identify' mean?

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To recognize or name something.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact that explains why the main idea is true.

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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How do supporting details help the main idea?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that make the main idea clearer and more convincing.

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What is the purpose of a main idea?

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The purpose of a main idea is to give the reader a clear understanding of what the text will discuss.

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Can a text have more than one main idea?

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Yes, a text can have multiple main ideas, especially if it covers different topics.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.