Main Idea
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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea?
Back
The main idea is the most important point or message in a text or picture.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to identify the main idea?
Back
Identifying the main idea means finding the central point that the author wants to communicate.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the main idea in a story?
Back
Look for repeated themes, the title, and the conclusion to help determine the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to know the main idea?
Back
Knowing the main idea helps you understand the overall message and purpose of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a summary?
Back
A summary is a brief statement that includes the main idea and key details of a text.
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 difference between the main idea and a detail?
Back
The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
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