Main Idea Flocabulary

Front

The broad topic of a book is called the ________.

Back

subject

Front

Main idea of a book:

Back

Superpup is a brave beagle that fights crime in New York.

Front

Example of a book subject?

Back

dolphins

Front

Helpful question for main idea of a book:

Back

What is the main thing the author wants to say?

Front

Main idea: plants need sunlight to grow. Supporting detail?

Back

Plants that get more sunlight grow taller than those in the dark.

Front

Descriptions of people, places, or things that support the main idea are called ________.

Back

details

Front

Best clue about the main idea: Some bugs are very helpful to farmers and others.

Back

Some bugs are very helpful to farmers and other people.

Front

Subject of the paragraph: I've known Lauren my whole life, but before third grade, I never talked to her. After she got crutches, she sat with me on the bus, and we became friends.

Back

friendship with Lauren

Front

Main idea of the paragraph: July 20, 1969, was the day the first astronauts stepped onto the moon. Neil Armstrong's famous words marked this historic event.

Back

Armstrong became the first man on the moon in 1969.

Front

Main idea of the paragraph: mascots exist for products, schools, and sports teams.

Back

There can be mascots for products, schools and sports teams.