Supporting Details

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What are supporting details?

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

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help to clarify and strengthen the main idea, making it easier to understand.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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If the main idea is that dogs are great pets, a supporting detail could be that dogs can be trained to help people.

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What does it mean to identify supporting details?

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It means to find the information that backs up or explains the main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail is supporting?

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If the detail provides more information about the main idea or helps to explain it, it is a supporting detail.

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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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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 the difference between a main idea and supporting details?

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The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back it up.

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How do you find supporting details in a text?

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Look for facts, examples, or descriptions that relate to the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Cats make great pets.