Main Idea and Supporting Details

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in the text.

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, statistics, or explanations that help to explain or back up the main idea.

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the key point or message of the text, often found in the introduction or conclusion.

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

Why is it important to focus on key points when summarizing?

Back

Focusing on key points ensures that the summary captures the essential message without irrelevant details.

Front

What should you avoid when summarizing a text?

Back

Avoid including irrelevant information, minor details, or personal opinions that do not relate to the main idea.

Front

What does it mean to draw a conclusion from supporting details?

Back

Drawing a conclusion means making a judgment or decision based on the evidence provided in the supporting details.

Front

What is the relationship between the main idea and supporting details?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that reinforce and clarify the main idea.

Front

How can you tell if a detail is relevant to the main idea?

Back

A relevant detail directly relates to and supports the main idea, providing clarity or evidence.

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points and key details of a text.