Main Idea and Key details

Front

What does text mean?

Back

Written or printed words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What do all the words below have in common? tennis, basketball, football, baseball, golf, softball

Back

They are all sports that use a ball.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What would the main idea for this text probably be? (Look at the book cover)

Back

During fall, the days get shorter and colder, and leaves fall from trees.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is a word that means to help explain or provide evidence for a main idea in the text?

Back

Support.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

Key details: Information to support the author’s ________/idea

Back

Main point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main point or message the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

What are key details?

Back

Specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Front

How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

Look for the topic sentence or the most important point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is an example of a key detail?

Back

A fact or example that explains or supports the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

Why is it important to identify the main idea?

Back

It helps you understand the overall message of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2