Main Idea, Summarize & Inference
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8th Grade
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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.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to infer?
Back
To infer means to look for clues in the story and use your knowledge to understand deeper meanings.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a summary?
Back
A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the sentence that expresses the central point or the most important information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the central point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that elaborate on the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a clue in reading comprehension?
Back
A clue is a piece of information that helps readers make inferences or understand the text better.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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