Main Idea

What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

• supporting detail

• example sentence

• topic sentence

• transition sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What might be the main 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which chapter would have information about lions, tigers, and snow leopards?

• "Save the Snow Leopards"

• "Lion, King of the Jungle"

• "How Tigers Get Their Stripes"

• "Big Cats of the World"

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

• to write

• to hold up and help

• to end

• to search and find

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is a main idea?

• the central point of a piece of writing

• the most interesting detail in a book

• the information that supports the topic sentence

• the punctuation used in a paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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?

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2