Main Idea
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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
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CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the main idea in a passage?
Back
The main idea can often be found in the first sentence, last sentence, or can be inferred from the details throughout the passage.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
In a passage about soccer, the main idea could be 'Soccer is a popular sport played worldwide.'
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to identify the main idea?
Back
Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a topic sentence?
Back
A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
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