Main/Central Idea (10 Questions)

Front

What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

Back

Supporting Details

Front

Where is the second most common place to find the main idea in a text?

Back

Near the end of a text.

Front

What is the first question you need to ask yourself when reading?

Back

What is the text about?

Front

What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

Back

What does the author want me to know about the topic?

Front

What do you look for to determine the central/main idea?

Back

Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.

Front

What are sentences that provide evidence for the main idea called?

Back

Supporting Details

Front

What is the purpose of the main idea in a text?

Back

To summarize the primary point or argument of the text.

Front

What type of details help to clarify the main idea?

Back

Supporting Details

Front

What is a common structure for presenting the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

State the main idea followed by supporting details.

Front

What should you consider about the author when determining the main idea?

Back

What does the author want me to know about the topic?