Which kind of detail belongs under a main idea?

Q: What will my child learn in "Sort supporting details"?

Readers choose details that explain or prove the main idea and ignore less important information. This 4th Grade English lesson builds the skill Determine main idea and summarize informational text with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Sort supporting details" for?

"Sort supporting details" is a 4th Grade English lesson in the Main idea and evidence unit, designed for students around ages 9-10.

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Question

Which kind of detail belongs under a main idea?

Accepted Answer

A detail that explains or proves the main idea