Main Idea
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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 identify the main idea?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, or look for repeated ideas throughout the text.
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CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to find the main idea?
Back
Finding the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text and improves comprehension.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a summary?
Back
A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea and key details of a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to infer?
Back
To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text and your own knowledge.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
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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