Front

What are Supporting Details?

Back

The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or most important idea that the writer is communicating.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the central idea in the passage about soccer?

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is another term for Supporting Details?

Back

Text Evidence.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does the central idea represent in a text?

Back

The main message or argument that the author is trying 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

Front

How do you identify the central idea in a text?

Back

Look for the main point that is supported by details throughout the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

Examples, facts, or statistics that help explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

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

Back

The main idea is the primary message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back it up.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Why are supporting details important?

Back

They help clarify and strengthen the main idea, making the argument more convincing.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a common mistake when identifying the central idea?

Back

Confusing the central idea with a supporting detail.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2