Main idea & Supporting ideas
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a story?
Back
The main idea tells what the story is about.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting ideas?
Back
Supporting ideas are details that explain or give more information about the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is identifying the main idea important?
Back
Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message or theme of the text.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
In a story about a girl who loves to dance, the main idea could be 'The girl dreams of becoming a professional dancer.'
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a supporting idea?
Back
A supporting idea could be 'She practices every day after school to improve her skills.'
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the main point.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
7.
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.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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