Main Idea and Key Details

Main Idea and Key Details

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English

5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are key details?

Back

Key details are specific pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

Back

Look for repeated themes, the title, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of supporting details?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain or clarify the main idea.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a passage?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main idea and key details of the text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to understand the main idea?

Back

Understanding the main idea helps readers grasp the overall message and purpose of the text.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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