Main Idea

Front

Main idea?

Back

The most important point an author is making

Front

Topic in the paragraph about Hope?

Back

Hope, the dog

Front

Proves the main idea in a paragraph:

Back

Supporting details

Front

Main idea location?

Back

In the first sentence.

Front

Main idea about Ross?

Back

Ross had a terrible day.

Front

Importance of main idea in reading?

Back

To understand the writing.

Front

Every sentence in writing should be:

Back

A supporting detail for your main idea.

Front

Sentence not in Luke's spaghetti paragraph?

Back

"I think macaroni is good too!"

Front

Causes confusion in a paragraph:

Back

Including a sentence that doesn't support the main idea.

Front

Role of supporting details?

Back

Explain, define, or prove the main idea.