Main Idea Flocabulary

Front

The broad topic of a book is called the ________.

Back

subject

Front

Main idea of a book: Superpup is a brave beagle that fights crime in New York.

Back

Superpup is a brave beagle that fights crime in New York.

Front

Example of a book subject:

Back

dolphins

Front

Most helpful question for identifying a book's main idea?

Back

What is the main thing the author wants to say?

Front

Main idea: plants need sunlight to grow. Supporting detail?

Back

Plants that get more sunlight grow taller than those in the dark.

Front

Descriptions that support the main idea are called ________.

Back

details

Front

Best clue about the main idea: Insects are called "bugs" because they bother people. Some bugs help farmers. Ladybugs eat harmful insects. Honeybees pollinate flowers and make honey.

Back

Some bugs are very helpful to farmers and other people.

Front

Subject of the paragraph: I've known Lauren my whole life, but before third grade, I never talked to her. She sat in the back with her friends and nodded but never said hello until she got crutches and sat with me. We became friends.

Back

friendship with Lauren

Front

Main idea of the paragraph about July 20, 1969.

Back

Armstrong became the first man on the moon in 1969.

Front

Main idea of the paragraph: mascots exist for products, schools, and sports teams.

Back

There can be mascots for products, schools and sports teams.