Central Idea And Supporting Details

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English
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4th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central idea of a text?
Back
The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence or the main point that summarizes the paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are supporting details important?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and context that help the reader understand and believe the central idea.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a central idea?
Back
In a story about a dog helping its owner, the central idea could be that pets can be great helpers.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a supporting detail?
Back
In the story about a dog, a supporting detail could be that the dog helped its owner find lost items.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you differentiate between the main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details are specific pieces of information that back up that message.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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