What are supporting details?
Supporting details

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English
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4th - 6th Grade
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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain, clarify, or strengthen the main idea.
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Why are supporting details important?
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Supporting details make the main idea stronger and help the reader understand the message better.
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What is an example of a supporting detail?
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An example of a supporting detail is: 'The dog barked loudly, which scared the mailman.'
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What does it mean to choose a detail that does not belong?
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It means to identify a piece of information that is unrelated or irrelevant to the main idea.
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How can you identify supporting details in a text?
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Look for facts, examples, or explanations that relate directly to the main idea.
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What is the main idea of a paragraph?
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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.
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Can a main idea have more than one supporting detail?
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Yes, a main idea can have multiple supporting details that provide additional information.
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