English- Lesson1 Main idea

What is the main idea?

• Its the authors point of view

• Is what the passage is mostly about

• It is the sequence of the story.

• It is the central detail in a paragraph.

You should determine the main idea by combining the supporting details.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

The top three tips are as follow: Look at the big picture, Re-read the first and last sentence, and look for repetition.

• True

• False

The main idea can be implied or stated.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Aaron and Angel are friends. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People sometimes mistaken Aaron for Angel or the other way around. The boys keep tricking people and they think it is funny. The main idea is:

• Aaron and Angel are alike in many ways.

• Aaron is older than Angel.

• Angel is bigger than Aaron.

• The friendship of Aaron and Angel

What kind of sentence usually gives the most hints about the main idea of a paragraph?

• Supporting detail

• Topic sentence

• Example sentence

• Transition sentence

What might be the main idea of a book en-titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

• Tomatoes are good for you.

• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

• It's important to eat vegetables and fruits.

• Spinach is good for your bones.

What inference can you make about main ideas in writing?

• They're always based on fact and never opinion.

• To be effective, they should be supported by facts

• In many essays, they have nothing to do with the topic

• Emotions and beliefs are important when looking for the main idea

Liz went to a carnival. She went on many rides such as roller coasters and a Ferris Wheel. She ate cotton candy. She had a lot of fun at the carnival.

What is the main idea?

• Liz ate cotton candy.

• Liz had fun.

• Liz had fun at the carnival.

• The importance of carnivals