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 most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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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 sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the point the author is trying to make.

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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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Why is it important to find the main idea?

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Finding the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.

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What question can help you find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What does it mean if a detail is 'important'?

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An important detail is one that directly relates to and supports the main idea.

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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, while supporting details provide evidence or examples for that point.