Main Idea & Supporting Details

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What is the central or most important idea about a topic that the writer wants to communicate to readers?

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Main Idea

Front

What do we call the person or thing the passage is about, usually one or two words?

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Topic

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What are supporting details in a nonfiction passage?

Back

Facts or examples that support the main idea

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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What would be the best supporting detail to add about fun things to do at the beach?

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Playing beach volleyball is always fun!

Front

What is the purpose of the main idea in a passage?

Back

To convey the central message or point of the text.

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How can you identify the topic of a passage?

Back

Look for the main subject or focus, usually expressed in one or two words.

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Why are supporting details important in a text?

Back

They provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea.

Front

What type of information can be considered a supporting detail?

Back

Facts, examples, or explanations that clarify or enhance the main idea.

Front

What is an example of a main idea in a passage about animals?

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Dogs are loyal companions.