Main Idea and Supporting Details practice

The Main Idea of a Passage is...

• The Big "So-What?" of what you're reading.

• A title or heading at the top of the page.

• A detail that supports what the passage is talking about.

• Una idea principal / Une idee principale

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

A main idea is...

• evidence

• The main point or most important idea that the writer is communicating

• The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

• A summary of a text  that only includes factual information.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Supporting Details are...

• evidence

• The main point or most important idea that the writer is communicating

• The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

• A summary of a text  that only includes factual information.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What are supporting details?

• Useless

• The main topic of a passage.

• Details about the text that tell you about the setting

• Details from the text that develop or support the main idea

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

• Title

• Headings

• Pictures

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the main event?

• What is one important detail?

• What point is the author trying to make?

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?

• Floods can cause a lot of damage.
• Floods cause mudslides.
• Floods damage houses and roads. 

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Story:
Have you ever wondered how the 50 states got their names?Many of those the Native Americans gave to the area. Hawaii is theword for “homeland”. Missouri means “river of the big canoes.”Michigan means “great water.” Ohio means “good river.” Otherstates names are based on the English language. Indiana stands for“land of Indians.” King George named Georgia. Maine is short for“mainland.” New Hampshire was named for a settler’s home inEngland. The reasons behind some names aren’t clear. Rhode Islandwas named after a Greek island. Texas mean “friends” in Spanish.California was named after a made-up place in a story.
What is the main idea?

• The reason behind some states’ names aren’t clear.
• Almost every state was named by Native Americans.
• You can see the English influence in most of the states’ names.
• States’ names come from Native American words, English words,and other places.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

• Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.
• Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.
• Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.
• Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2