Main Idea Review

Main Idea Review

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English

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many supporting details should there be in a paragraph?

Back

There should be 2-5 sentences of supporting details to help explain the main idea.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of the main idea?

Back

The purpose of the main idea is to summarize the key point of a text.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

Back

The main idea is the overall message, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up that message.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the topic sentence, which often contains the main idea, and consider the details that support it.

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