Main Idea and Details Practice
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English
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7th - 8th 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 message that the author wants to convey in a passage.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are details in a text?
Back
Details are pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea of a passage?
Back
Ask yourself what point the author is trying to make.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a topic sentence?
Back
A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and examples to reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a summary?
Back
A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and a detail?
Back
The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support that message.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
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