4th grade main idea and supporting details

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or message in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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

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What is the main idea of a text about summer?

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The main idea is that summer is a season with hot weather and activities like swimming.

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How do you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Soccer players learn many skills'?

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An example is 'They learn how to dribble and pass the ball.'

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What is the main idea of a text about seasons?

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The main idea is that there are four different seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer.

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What is a key detail about winter?

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A key detail is that the weather can be very cold.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is the main idea of a text about caring for teeth?

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The main idea is that there are many ways to take care of your teeth.

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What is a supporting detail for taking care of your teeth?

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A supporting detail is 'You can floss to clean between your teeth.'