Identifying the Main Idea
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2nd - 4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a story?
Back
The main idea is the most important point or message that the story is trying to convey.
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CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the main idea in a paragraph?
Back
Look for the sentence that tells what the paragraph is mostly about.
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CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a story?
Back
To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of the story.
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CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.4.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to identify the main idea?
Back
Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.
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CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
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.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can a main idea be found in a single sentence?
Back
Yes, the main idea can often be found in a single sentence, usually the topic sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.2
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
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