Identifying Main Idea
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a passage?
Back
The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider supporting details that reinforce it.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or elaborate on the main idea.
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
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 text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
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.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to identify the main idea?
Back
Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text and retain key information.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are some common phrases that indicate the main idea?
Back
Phrases like 'the main point is', 'the author argues', or 'the key takeaway is' often signal the main idea.
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CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
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