Main Idea

Main Idea

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point or theme of the paragraph.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to understand the main idea?

Back

Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a summary?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to infer the main idea?

Back

Inferring the main idea means using clues from the text to determine what the main point is, even if it is not directly stated.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the main idea and the topic?

Back

The topic is the subject of the text, while the main idea is the specific point the author is making about that topic.

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