Main Idea

Main Idea

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Flashcard

English

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.3.2, RL.4.2, RI.1.5

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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.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to identify the main idea?

Back

Identifying the main idea means finding the central point that the author wants to communicate.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find the main idea in a story?

Back

Look for repeated themes, the title, and the conclusion to help determine the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

4.

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.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to know the main idea?

Back

Knowing the main idea helps you understand the overall message and purpose of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that includes 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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the main idea and a detail?

Back

The main idea is the overall message, while details are specific pieces of information that support it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

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