Main idea and Supporting Details

Main idea and Supporting Details

Assessment

Flashcard

English

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.4.2, RI.4.8, RI.5.2

+9

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is recycling important?

Back

Recycling is important because it helps conserve natural resources, reduces waste, and protects the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

Back

The main idea is supported by details that provide evidence or examples to clarify or strengthen the main point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic in a passage?

Back

The topic is the general subject that the passage discusses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

You can identify the main idea by looking for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or by asking what the paragraph is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea that recycling is beneficial?

Back

An example of a supporting detail is: Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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