RI 4.2 Main Idea and Supporting Details

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the paragraph conveys.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a text?

Back

Look for the topic sentence, which often states the main idea, and consider the details that support it.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a siphon in relation to an octopus?

Back

A siphon is a tube-like structure that allows the octopus to expel water, helping it move quickly.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What does it mean to camouflage?

Back

Camouflage is the ability to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is one way an octopus protects itself?

Back

An octopus can change its color and texture to blend in with its environment.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point that the author wants to communicate to the reader.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Why is it important to understand supporting details?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence and context that help clarify and strengthen the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail for the main idea that an octopus is smart?

Back

Research shows that octopuses can solve puzzles and use tools.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How do octopuses and chameleons use color change?

Back

Both use color change to camouflage themselves from predators.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3