Main Idea/Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to share.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

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Give an example of a supporting detail.

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An example of a supporting detail is: 'I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.'

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What does it mean to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea means finding the central point or theme of a text.

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What is NOT a supporting detail?

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A statement that does not help explain the main idea, like 'Punching a pillow will make you feel better.'

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

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What is the purpose of supporting details?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'The writer enjoys spending time with family.'

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What is a key question to ask when looking for the main idea?

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Ask yourself, 'What is this passage mostly about?'

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What is the relationship between main ideas and supporting details?

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Main ideas are supported by details that provide more information or examples.