Main Idea (Central Idea) Flashcard #2

Front

Main idea of a text

Back

what the story is mostly about

Front

The broad idea a book is about:

Back

topic/subject

Front

Helpful question for central idea of a text?

Back

What is the main thing the author is trying to say

Front

Example of a book topic:

Back

football

Front

Descriptions of people, places, or things that support the main idea are called

Back

details

Front

The topic/subject helps you to?

Back

figure out the main idea

Front

Main idea of a text: First question to ask?

Back

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

Front

Text evidence about the main idea.

Back

Supporting Details

Front

Sara crossed the beach early morning, searching for shells she loves to collect.

Back

Sara likes getting shells on the beach.

Front

Text evidence supporting answer from number 9:

Back

She loved to collect shells.