5th Grade Making Connections

The main idea does not need supporting details.

• True
• False

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

The Main Idea is the big point or most important idea in a passage

• True
• False

What does sequencing mean?

• When the author tells the reader what happened to a character.

• When you write using ABC's as the first letter of each word.

• When a bunch of words start with the same letter.

• Putting things in order.

The main idea of a text is the most important idea or information in a text

• false

• true

Supporting details tell... (select ALL that apply)

• exactly what the main idea is

• what and/or when

• where and/or why

• details are not important

• how much or how many

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.

What does it mean to compare & contrast?

• Answer a question

• Figure out the similarities and differences

• Find similarities only

• Find differences only

True or False, you can compare and contrast more than 2 people. places. or things?

• True

• False

True or false. Graphic organizers can help you compare and contrast two things.

• True

• False