Main Idea

The general subject that the passage is about. The topic is usually one or two words.

• topic

• supporting details

• theme

• non-fiction

More narrow ideas, evidence, examples, details and elaboration that support the main idea in a passage.

• topic

• theme

• supporting details

• informative writing

A sentence in a passage that states the main idea of the passage

• supporting details

• main idea

• topic

• topic sentence

A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about

• supporting details

• theme

• main idea

• fable

The who, what, when, where, why, and how in a passage

• topic

• theme

• supporting details

• rising action

Eating healthy can make you live longer. Eating a well balanced diet, with many fruits and vegetables, can prevent people from a lifetime of health issues. It always good to balance your diet with exercise. daily.

What is the topic of this passage?

• Healthy eating

• Eat fruits and vegetables

• Food taste good

• Live longer

usually one or two words

• Topic 
• Claim
• Main Idea
• Supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• Recycling is important

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• There are recycling centers open daily.

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences
• details
• a chair

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.8