Main Idea

1. A topic is the subject that the selection is all about

• True

• False

2. A main idea is the most important thought about the topic

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

3. Main ideas are always found at the beginning of the paragraphs.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.5

4. To find the topic of the selection, simply ask the question "Where is the selection all about?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

5. The main idea of the paragraph is the author's message about the topic.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

6. Supporting details are additional details that support the topic sentence in a paragraph

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.SL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.2B

7. A stated main idea means that the author has chosen not to use a statement in the selection or passage.

• True

• False

8. An implied main idea is a sentence found in the reading passage which states the topic and the main point.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

9. Supporting details clarify, illuminate, explain, describe and illustrate the topic sentence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.SL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.2B

10. The main idea is always clearly stated

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2