Main Idea and Key Details

Main Idea and Key Details

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English

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea of a passage is the central point or theme.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key detail?

Back

A key detail is a specific piece of information that is important for understanding the main idea or topic.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Supporting details are specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement of a text.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

Providing statistics to support an argument.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement describes a main idea?

Back

The central point or theme of a passage or text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of supporting details?

Back

Supporting details help to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a text?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the passage.

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