Main idea & Supporting ideas

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4th 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.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Key details give important information to support the main idea.
Back
True
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff showing the faces of four U.S. presidents.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea 'Frogs are amazing jumpers'?
Back
Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
The purpose of the main idea is to provide the reader with the primary focus of the paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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