Main Idea
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3rd - 5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider the supporting details that elaborate on it.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is understanding the main idea important?
Back
Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message of the text and improves comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What strategies can be used to determine the main idea?
Back
Summarizing the text, asking questions about the content, and identifying repeated themes or concepts can help determine the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and the theme of a text?
Back
The main idea is specific to the text, while the theme is a broader message or lesson that can apply to multiple texts.
Tags
CCSS.RL.3.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.4.9
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does context influence the main idea?
Back
Context, including the author's purpose and the audience, can shape how the main idea is presented and understood.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
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