Review: Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Ideas

Front

What is the general subject that the text is about?

Back

Topic

Front

What is the central or most important idea the author wants to communicate in the text?

Back

Central Idea

Front

What is a supporting detail that doesn't fit with the topic sentence: 'There are many differences between cats and dogs.'?

Back

People have both cats and dogs as pets.

Front

What is the term for the subject of a text, such as 'Pumpkins'?

Back

Topic

Front

Which detail best supports the topic sentence: 'It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.'?

Back

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

Front

What is a supporting idea?

Back

A detail that explains or elaborates on the main idea.

Front

What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?

Back

The topic is the general subject, while the central idea is the main point the author wants to convey.

Front

What is an example of a central idea?

Back

The importance of teamwork in sports.

Front

What does a topic sentence do?

Back

It introduces the main idea of a paragraph.

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

Statistics that show the benefits of exercise.