Main Idea/Central Idea
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
Back
The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you identify the main idea in a text?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which usually summarizes the main point of the paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
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. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for a detail to not fit with the main idea?
Back
A detail that does not fit does not support or relate to the main idea of the paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to have supporting details?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and clarity to the main idea, making the writing more persuasive and informative.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?
Back
The main idea is the primary concept of the paragraph, while supporting details provide additional information that backs up the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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