Implicit Vs Explicit Main Idea

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What does explicit mean?

• Not stated in the passage

• Clearly stated in the passage

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What does implied mean?

• Clearly stated in the passage

• Not clearly stated in the passage

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How do you find the implied main idea in a passage?

• find the general topic

• identify supporting details

• decide how the details relate to the topic

• all of the above

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What is... a summary free from personal opinions or bias.

• Supporting Details

• Support

• Facts

• objective summary

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The most important point the writer is trying to make is DIRECTLY stated.

• Explicit Main Idea

• Implicit Main Idea

• essential

• opinion

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main idea that is not stated directly in the text; it is implied

• Explicit Main Idea

• Implicit Main Idea

• essential

• emphasize

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There are many reasons why schools are great places for students. First, students can learn social skills from their classmates and teachers. Second, students are able to form a routine by going to classes daily. Third, the school provides lunches to students who may not get lunch at home.

Is the main idea explicit or implied?

• Explicit

• Implied

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Hide and Seek is a great game to play outside. One player counts while the other players hide. After the counter is done, they try to find all of the other players. Another game to play outside is tag. Tag allows players to run around and catch one another.

• Explicit

• Implied

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Busch Gardens is a very fun place to take your family on vacation. You can enjoy the rides in the park and eat delicious food. You can also take your family to the beach for vacation. Your family will love sitting outside and listening to the waves.

• Explicit

• Implied

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There are many streaming services that make it easier to watch movies at home. One example of a streaming service is Netflix. Netflix has many original movies and TV shows. Another example of a streaming service is Hulu. Hulu has TV shows that are sure to make your Friday night more enjoyable.

• Explicit

• Implied

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What is an essential reading skill to find the implied main idea?

• note-taking

• rereading

• inferencing

• Reading

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What is implied main idea?

• an idea your teacher says

• an idea you see in the text

• an idea that is not the main idea

• an idea that is inferred