Main Idea

Front

What is the main idea?

Back

The main idea is what the author is trying to tell you about the topic.

Front

What is the best question to ask when finding the main idea?

Back

What is the author trying to tell me?

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or support the main idea.

Front

What can be a main idea of a paragraph?

Back

The main idea is the most important point that the author wants to communicate.

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

What is a detail?

Back

A detail is a specific piece of information that adds to the main idea.

Front

What does it mean to summarize?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points.

Front

What is the purpose of a mascot?

Back

A mascot helps get the crowd involved and entertains them.

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea of a story is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.