Main Idea Practice

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6th 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 text.
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 are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or develop the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a topic in a text?
Back
The topic is the subject or theme that the text is about.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the most important point being made.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and 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.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points and ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details are the information that backs up that message.
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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