Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Why is identifying the main idea, topic sentence, and supporting details considered a crucial skill?

• It improves your vocabulary.

• It helps in memorizing facts.

• It helps in writing essays.

• It is essential for understanding what you read.

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The first sentence of the paragraph.

• The central theme or key concept the author wants to convey.

• A supporting detail.

• A minor detail in the paragraph.

Where can the topic sentence be located in a paragraph?

• Only in the middle.

• Only at the beginning.

• Only at the end.

• At the beginning, middle, or end.

What should you do when you find the topic sentence?

• Ignore it.

• Rewrite it in your own words.

• Underline it for future reference.

• Highlight the entire paragraph.

What question can help you find the topic of a paragraph?

• What is the last word?

• What is the first word?

• Who or what is this paragraph about?

• How many sentences are there?

What is the role of the topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic.

• To express the main idea of the paragraph.

• To provide a conclusion.

• To list supporting details.

What are supporting details?

• Sentences that introduce new topics.

• Evidence and proof that support the topic sentence.

• The main idea of the paragraph.

• Unrelated information.

Which of the following is a keyword for major supporting details?

• Furthermore

• That is

• This means

• For example

What is a minor supporting detail?

• Additional information about something already mentioned.

• New information that supports the topic sentence.

• The main idea of the paragraph.

• The first sentence of the paragraph.

What is the purpose of using graphic organizers like the stool or wheel?

• To decorate the notes.

• To visualize the relationship between the main idea and supporting details.

• To confuse the reader.

• To summarize the entire text.