Understanding Main Ideas and Topics

What is another term often used interchangeably with 'main idea'?

• Topic sentence

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Supporting detail

In the example paragraph about studying, what is the main idea?

• Studying is a waste of time.

• Studying is boring.

• Studying is the best way to learn.

• Studying is only for exams.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about friendships?

• Friendships are not important.

• Friendships are always easy.

• Friendships are important.

• Friendships are only for fun.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about choices and decisions?

• Choices are unimportant.

• Choices always have consequences.

• Choices are always positive.

• Choices have no impact.

Why is it important to be aware of the effects of our decisions?

• Because they are always positive.

• Because they are always negative.

• Because they can affect others as well.

• Because they only affect us.