Main Idea and Supporting Details
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme of the paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are supporting details important?
Back
They provide evidence and context that help the reader understand and believe the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
"Dogs are great pets because they are loyal and friendly."
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a supporting detail?
Back
"Dogs can be trained to help people with disabilities."
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
Back
The main idea is the central point, while supporting details are the information that backs up that point.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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