6th Grade Reading focuses on developing critical reading skills, comprehension strategies, and a love for literature through diverse texts.
When you read a story or article, it's important to recognize the main idea—the "big picture" the author wants you to remember. Supporting details are the facts, examples, and explanations that help you understand and believe the main idea.
Details make the main idea clearer and more convincing. Think of the main idea as a tree trunk and the details as branches and leaves.
The more you practice spotting main ideas and details, the easier it gets to remember what you read and explain it to others.
Reading a news article about recycling, the main idea is that recycling helps the environment, and details include facts about plastic waste and how recycling works.
In a story about a lost dog, the main idea might be about friendship, while details describe the search and the bond between the characters.
Learn to find the main point and supporting details in any text.