Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a fact or statistic that backs up the main idea.

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True or False: The main idea can stand alone without supporting details.

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False. The main idea is usually supported by details.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How do supporting details help the reader?

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Supporting details provide evidence and clarity, making the main idea easier to understand.

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What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

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Supporting details explain, elaborate, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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Can a paragraph have more than one main idea?

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No, a paragraph typically has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting details.