Identifying the Main Idea

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider the supporting details.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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Why are details important in understanding the main idea?

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Details provide support and context for the main idea, helping to clarify and explain it.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is an example of a main idea?

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"Dogs are loyal pets" is a main idea that could be supported by details about dogs' behavior.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or prove the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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How can you tell if a detail is important?

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If a detail helps to explain or clarify the main idea, it is likely important.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is a passage?

Back

A passage is a section of written text that discusses a specific topic.

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CCSS.RF 4.3.A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.5.3A