Main Idea

Main Idea

Assessment

Flashcard

English

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.3.2, RL.4.2, RI.2.5

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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 concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What supports the main idea in a text?

Back

Details, examples, and evidence support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine the main idea of a passage?

Back

Look for repeated themes, key details, and the overall message conveyed by the author.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a main idea in a passage about school activities?

Back

The students had backwards day at school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a main idea and supporting details?

Back

The main idea is the primary concept, while supporting details provide evidence and examples that elaborate on the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some common topics that can be identified from a book cover?

Back

Common topics can include themes like cars, trains, planes, or any subject depicted in the imagery.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage that discusses various animals in water?

Back

The main idea is to explain which animals live in water and their classifications.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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