Main Idea Practice
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
Back
The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
A supporting detail explains or provides evidence for the main idea in a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea of a text?
Back
Look for repeated themes, the first or last sentence of a paragraph, or summaries that encapsulate the content.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a topic sentence?
Back
A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
A fun way to solve the problem of summertime heat.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?
Back
The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide additional information or examples that reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
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