Main idea
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to identify the main idea?
Back
It means to determine the central point or message that the author wants to convey.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
In a story about a dog helping a child, the main idea could be 'Dogs can be great helpers and friends.'
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back it up.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to understand the main idea?
Back
Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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