Determining the Main Idea
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the word that means: 'The main message of the text or a lesson about human behavior; a life lesson'?
Back
Theme
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central idea of a text?
Back
The central idea is the primary point or message that the author wants to convey.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?
Back
The main idea is the primary point of a text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
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.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the topic sentence and supporting details that relate to it.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?
Back
The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the central idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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