Main Idea and Details

Looking at the __________ can help you find the main idea.

• First Word

• Title

• Author's Name

• 2nd Paragraph

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The main idea is:

• specific Information in the text

• what the text's moral is

• what the text is mostly about

• your favorite part of the text

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Details can usually be found

• in the title

• in the photographs

• in the body of the text

• in the conclusion

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Details __________ the main idea.

• support

• confuse

• tell

• look like

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following sounds the most like a main idea statement?

• Boil the noodles.

• Melt the cheese.

• There are many steps to making mac and cheese.

• Add bread crumbs on top.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which of the following sounds the most like a main idea sentence?

• The Johnson family has a busy weekend planned.

• They are going on a hike at Patapsco Park.

• They are going out to get Opie's snowballs.

• They are using Zoom to talk to their family.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following sounds the most like a main idea sentence?

• Puppies play fetch.

• Puppies like to snuggle.

• You can teach the puppy tricks.

• Having a puppy can be a lot of fun!

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following sounds the most like a main idea sentence?

• He won several NBA championships.

• He won several MVP awards.

• Michael Jordan was the best basketball player.

• He played in the Olympics.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following sounds like a main idea sentence?

• Having a pet can be hard work.

• You have to feed the pet.

• You have to teach the pet many things.

• You have to be responsible for taking the pet outside if they need it.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What graphic organizer is best when learning about main idea and details?

• T-Chart

• Web/Bubble Map

• Venn Diagram

• Timeline

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2