3rd Grade Main Idea and Details

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central message the writer wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What does the subject in a text refer to?

Back

The broad topic being discussed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is the primary focus of reading comprehension?

Back

Identifying the main idea and supporting details.

Tags

CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

Front

How can the main idea be described?

Back

The central message the writer wants to convey.

Front

What is the purpose of underlining evidence in the text?

Back

To prove our answers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Why is it important to identify the main idea?

Back

It helps us understand the overall message of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2