Main Idea

Front

Main idea supported by:

Back

details

Front

MAIN IDEA of a story tells the reader:

Back

The most important idea about a topic or a story.

Front

Main idea of a passage?

Back

What the passage is mostly about.

Front

Main idea: I care for my 4-year-old brother who enjoys T.V., coloring, and stories. He is usually good.

Back

To tell about the brother.

Front

Beth enjoys swimming with friends at the beach and collecting shells for jewelry.

Back

Beth likes to collect shells.

Front

Lisa's birthday is soon. She will invite 6 friends for games, cake, and ice cream. The main idea is:

Back

Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

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Jim and Tim are brothers who look, talk, and dress alike. People often confuse them, and they find it amusing.

Back

Jim and Tim are alike in many ways.

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Karen is baking bread for the first time with her father's help.

Back

Karen makes bread.

Front

Supporting details?

Back

Details that support the main/central idea in a text.

Front

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers at Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones bakes at night; Mrs. Brown bakes during the day.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.