main ideas and key details
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6th - 8th Grade
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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 message that the author wants to convey.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a passage?
Back
Look for repeated themes, the topic sentence, or a summary of the text.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence or elaboration for that message.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?
Back
Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you do if you can't find the main idea of a passage?
Back
Ask yourself general questions about the passage and look for key phrases or sentences.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do topic sentences play in identifying the main idea?
Back
Topic sentences often state the main idea of a paragraph, making it easier to identify.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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