Main Idea Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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Which sentence supports the main idea that sleep is important?

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Children who get 7-9 hours of sleep do better in school.

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What is a detail?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What question helps identify the main idea of a book?

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What is the main thing the author wants to say?

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains or backs up the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that conveys the overall message.

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What is the purpose of the main idea?

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The main idea provides the central point or argument of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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What is the relationship between main ideas and details?

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Main ideas are supported by details that provide evidence or examples.