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 the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and consider the supporting details that follow.

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What is the purpose of the Richter scale?

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The Richter scale measures the intensity of earthquakes, comparing their strength.

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What does it mean when an earthquake is below 2.0 on the Richter scale?

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It usually means that the earthquake cannot be felt.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea that 'Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies'?

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They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

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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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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that point.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The Earth's surface is always changing.

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What is a supporting detail that does not fit the main idea?

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A detail that does not relate to the main idea or topic sentence.