Main Idea Practice

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

How can you find the main idea in a text?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the passage.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What does it mean if a passage is about 'Milk is good for you'?

Back

It means that the passage discusses the health benefits of milk.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

The fair was a lot of fun.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is the main idea of a passage about giraffes?

Back

Giraffes are tall mammals.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

Why is it important to identify the main idea?

Back

Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is a passage?

Back

A passage is a short section of written text.

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CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4C

Front

What does 'My mother grows many flowers' tell us?

Back

It tells us that the main idea is about a person's mother and her gardening.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What is the difference between a main idea and a detail?

Back

The main idea is the overall message, while details provide specific information that supports the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1