4.3 - Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
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Practice Questions
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What is the main idea of a text about the importance of exercise?
💡 Hint: Think about what the text emphasizes overall.
List a supporting detail for why reading is beneficial.
💡 Hint: Consider examples provided by the text.
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What is the main idea?
💡 Hint: Think about the message the author wants to convey.
Supporting details are:
💡 Hint: Ask yourself if they back up the main message.
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Challenge Problems
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Read a persuasive article and identify the main idea and three supporting details. Explain how effective the arguments are.
💡 Hint: Focus on examining if the evidence provided is credible and relevant.
Create a two-paragraph text: one paragraph with a clear main idea and another with supporting details that elaborate on it. Ensure cohesion.
💡 Hint: Make sure each detail resonates with the main message.
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