Main Idea

Main Idea

Assessment

Flashcard

English

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.3.2

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message in a text or picture.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to identify the main idea?

Back

To identify the main idea means to find out what the text or picture is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

In a story about a dog helping a child, the main idea could be 'A dog can be a great friend.'

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find the main idea in a picture?

Back

Look for what is happening in the picture and what it is mostly showing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to know the main idea?

Back

Knowing the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text or picture.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that tells the main idea and key details of a text.

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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