Reading Strategy
Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details
• The main idea is what the text is mostly about.
• Supporting details are facts and examples that
reinforce the main idea.
reinforce the main idea.
Main Idea
Supporting
Detail 1
Detail 1
Supporting
Detail 2
Detail 2
Identify the main idea and supporting details in the text.
Our mindsets affect how we experience life.
First, a positive mindset helps us see the good in things, endure challenges, and bounce back from stressful events.
Second, a growth mindset helps us learn and improve, which leads to personal development.
As a result, we are more likely to take risks, embrace opportunities, and overcome challenges.