Central Idea and Key Details
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the author's message about a topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can the last paragraph of a text help identify the main idea?
Back
The last paragraph often sums up by expressing the main idea either directly or with an example.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a key detail in a text?
Back
A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the title of a text play in understanding its main idea?
Back
The title often hints at the main idea of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three types of key details?
Back
Key details can be examples, facts, or statistics.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?
Back
Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and key details?
Back
The main idea is the central message, while key details are supporting information that elaborates on the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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