Main Idea and Supporting Details
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9th 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.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
2.
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.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content, often found at the beginning or end.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and context to strengthen the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a topic sentence?
Back
A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you differentiate between main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the primary focus, while supporting details provide additional information that elaborates on the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
"Penguins are good swimmers in the sea."
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
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