Main Idea and Supporting Details
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea?
Back
The main idea is the central point or concept that the text is conveying.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
2.
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.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
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.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a main idea?
Back
American football has a long history that started in the 19th century.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a supporting detail?
Back
In 1920, the American Professional Football Association was formed.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and context to help clarify and strengthen the main idea.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a topic sentence?
Back
A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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