Main/Central Idea (10 Questions)

Front

What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

Back

Supporting Details

Front

Where is the second most common place to find the main idea in a text?

Back

Near the end of a text.

Front

Where is the most common place to find the main idea in a text?

Back

The beginning of a text.

Front

What is the first question you need to ask yourself when reading?

Back

What is the text about?

Front

What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

Back

What does the author want me to know about the topic?

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or reinforce the main idea.

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea.

Front

What role do transitions play in a text?

Back

They help connect ideas and guide the reader through the text.