Central Idea and Key Details

Central Idea and Key Details

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English

4th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What supports the main idea in a passage?

Back

Details support the main idea by providing specific information.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are key details important?

Back

Key details provide specific information that supports the main idea or theme of the passage.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

Providing statistics to support an argument.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do key details do?

Back

Key details support, or back up, the main idea.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key detail?

Back

A key detail is a specific piece of information that is important for understanding the main idea or topic.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a text?

Back

Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or theme.

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