Identifying the Main Idea
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3rd - 5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a passage?
Back
The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the main idea of a passage?
Back
Look for the topic sentence, which often summarizes the main point, and consider the supporting details.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or elaborate on the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a passage?
Back
To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.
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CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to identify the main idea?
Back
Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message and purpose of the text.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a topic sentence?
Back
A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a passage have more than one main idea?
Back
Typically, a passage has one main idea, but it can have multiple supporting ideas.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
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