R_TEST: Main Idea and Supporting Details

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph or the topic being discussed.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

Hummingbirds are interesting birds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is an example of supporting details?

Back

Hummingbirds guard their favorite flowers and fly long distances.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Front

Why is it important to understand the main idea?

Back

Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a summary?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to infer the main idea?

Back

To infer the main idea means to deduce or conclude what the main point is based on the details provided.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Front

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

Back

The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that explain or elaborate on that point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

How can illustrations or images help in understanding the main idea?

Back

Illustrations or images can provide visual context that reinforces the main idea and makes it easier to understand.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2