Amplify 6A Review

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is what the story is about; it summarizes the central point or message.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail provides additional information that helps explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean if a detail is NOT a supporting detail?

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It means that the detail does not provide relevant information that supports or explains the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the text.

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What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids'?

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Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

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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 central point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Frogs are amazing jumpers.

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What is a detail that does NOT support the main idea 'My cat is afraid of everything'?

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He sleeps all day long.