ISTC 667 Main Idea Warm Up

What is the Main Idea of a text?

• Date of publication
• Number of pages in the text
• Central point or theme of the text
• Main character of the text

The topic of this passage is ______.

What is a supporting detail?

• A supporting detail is a type of opinion

• A supporting detail is a piece of information that reinforces or explains the main idea or topic being discussed.

• A supporting detail is irrelevant to the main idea

• A supporting detail is a type of conclusion

What is the main idea of this text?

• My dog Hope is the best dog in the world.

• Hope is always there when I am sad or happy.

• Hope loves to swim and go hiking with me.

• Hope is a good dog.

What is the topic of this text?

• Hope

• The bike

• Ross

• The rain

What are 3 Supporting details from this text?

What is the main idea of this text?