Extraneous Details
Extraneous details are pieces of information that are not necessary for understanding the main idea or purpose of a text. These details can distract the reader and make the writing less clear or effective.
Examples of Extraneous Details
- Irrelevant information: Details that do not contribute to the main point of the text.
- Repetitive information: Details that repeat what has already been stated.
- Excessive descriptions: Details that provide more information than needed for understanding.
Identifying Extraneous Details
To identify extraneous details, readers should ask themselves:
- Does this detail contribute to the main idea?
- Is this detail repetitive or unnecessary?
- Does this detail provide important information, or is it excessive?
Study Tips
- Read passages carefully and actively look for unnecessary details.
- Practice summarizing passages in your own words, focusing on the main idea and key supporting details.
- Discuss examples of extraneous details with a study partner or teacher to reinforce understanding.
Conclusion
Understanding extraneous details is important for improving reading comprehension and writing skills. By recognizing and eliminating unnecessary information, readers can better focus on the main points of a text.
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Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. [W.4.2]
Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. [W.4.2a]