Main idea and Supporting Details

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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of the main idea in a text?
Back
The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are supporting details important?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce and clarify the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What question can help identify the main idea of a passage?
Back
Asking 'What point is the author trying to make?' can help identify the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: A main idea can exist without supporting details.
Back
False. A main idea typically requires supporting details to be fully understood.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea from a text about giraffes?
Back
Giraffes do make noises.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text about playing with Play Doh?
Back
Playing with Play Doh involves all your senses.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some common types of supporting details?
Back
Examples, facts, statistics, anecdotes, and descriptions are common types of supporting details.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
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