Main Idea
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
Back
The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea?
Back
Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic that is discussed the most.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are supporting details important?
Back
They provide evidence and context to help the reader understand and believe the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
"Brownie is a smart dog" is the main idea of a paragraph about Tonya's dog.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of supporting details?
Back
"He can catch a frisbee, fetch the newspaper, and turn a backward flip on command" are supporting details about Brownie.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a paragraph?
Back
To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details of the paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
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