Main Idea and Supporting Details

Main Idea and Supporting Details

Assessment

Flashcard

English

3rd - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.3.2, RL.6.2, RI.5.2

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Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or the primary message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify supporting details in a text?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a main idea in a paragraph about camping?

Back

Jake's family went on a camping trip.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail for the main idea 'You should get enough sleep'?

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text about hummingbirds?

Back

Hummingbirds are interesting birds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence and elaboration to strengthen the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a main idea in a text about dental hygiene?

Back

Keep your teeth happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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