RI 10.2 Main Idea Flashcard

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Main idea of a passage?

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Central point or theme the author conveys.

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Importance of identifying the main idea in reading comprehension.

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Helps understand the overall message or purpose of the text.

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Determine the main idea of a passage.

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Identify the central theme or message.

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Common strategies for finding the main idea:

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Identifying the topic sentence, looking for repeated words/phrases, summarizing the text, analyzing supporting details.

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Difference between main idea and supporting details?

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Main idea is the central theme; supporting details provide evidence/examples.

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Why do authors include supporting details?

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To provide evidence and examples that support their main ideas or arguments.

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Common types of main ideas:

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generalization, classification, cause and effect, problem and solution, comparison and contrast

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Identifying the main idea when not explicitly stated:

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Analyze recurring themes, central argument, supporting details, tone, and purpose.

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Pitfalls in identifying the main idea:

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Focusing on minor details, mistaking supporting details for the main idea, and overlooking the central theme or message.

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Importance of context in determining main idea?

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To understand the overall meaning and purpose of the main idea.