Main Idea Flashcard

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea tells the reader what the story is about.

Front

What does the main idea help us understand in a passage?

Back

It helps us understand the central theme or message of the passage.

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

In a story about a boy finding his lost toy, the main idea is that the boy found his toy.

Front

What is the purpose of identifying the main idea?

Back

To grasp the overall message or point of the text.

Front

How can you find the main idea in a passage?

Back

Look for repeated themes, the first or last sentence, or a summary of the text.

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or support the main idea.

Front

Why is it important to recognize supporting details?

Back

Recognizing supporting details helps to understand and reinforce the main idea.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key points of a text.

Front

What does it mean to infer the main idea?

Back

To infer the main idea means to deduce or conclude what the main idea is based on the information provided.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or the big idea that the author wants to convey.