Main Idea

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  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.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

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What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

• The most important idea about a topic or a story.

• The conflict of the story

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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CCSS.RL.5.2

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences

• details

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I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

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The main idea of a text is....

• what the text is a little bit about

• what the text is never about

• what the text is sometimes telling you

• what the text is mostly or mainly about

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

The central idea of a passage/text is....

• what the text is a little bit about

• what the text is sometimes telling you

• what the text is never about

• what the text is mostly or mainly about

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

• Tomatoes are good for you.

• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

• It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

• Spinach is good for your bones.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

The main idea is supported by what?

• topics
• details
• monkeys
• periods

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Most of the time, Main Idea can be found ...

• at the start or end of a paragraph
• In the middle of a paragraph
• on the last page
• in the index

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CCSS.RI.4.2

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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