Understanding Text and Evidence

What is the main idea of a text?

• A list of details

• The big message the author wants to share

• The first sentence of the passage

• An opinion given by the reader

What is evidence in a text?

• Background knowledge from outside the text

• Small details that support the main idea

• Only the examples in the introduction

• The conclusion of the article

In the example given by the teacher, what was the main idea of the article on online protests?

• Millions joined hashtags

• Social media gives people a voice

• Protests happen online more than offline

• Hashtags are a form of protest

Which of the following is supporting evidence for the main idea that "Social media gives people a voice"?

• People sometimes post funny memes

• Some people ignore social media trends

• Millions joined hashtags like #BlackLivesMatter

• Social media can be distracting

Why do people often share opinions on social media even if it’s risky?

• To delete their accounts later

• To keep their ideas secret

• To have a chance for their voices to be heard

• To avoid conversations in real life

Which question best helps you find the main idea?

• What is one funny detail?

• What is the author’s big message?

• How many words are in the article?

• What’s the longest sentence?

Which question best helps you find evidence?

• What facts or details back up the main point?

• What do I already know about the topic?

• What is the author’s favorite example?

• How many times does the author repeat a word?

If an article says, “Social media spreads awareness quickly,” which of the following supports this idea with evidence?

• People are online every day

• A post about climate change got 1 million shares in two days

• People sometimes argue on social media

• Activists also protest in person

Why is it important to find the main idea in a text?

• It helps you summarize and understand the big message

• It lets you count the number of details

• It replaces reading the entire article

• It shows you which words are difficult

How does connecting the main idea and evidence help us better understand freedom?

• It proves that freedom only exists online

• It shows that details are not important

• It reveals how voices can be heard and supported

• It makes the text shorter to read