Main Idea

The main idea can be told to someone in:

• 5 sentences

• 1 sentence

• Paragraph

Reading the first sentence will give you a clue to the:

• Characters

• Weather

• Main idea

Which story has the main idea: A girl learned to never talk to strangers when walking in the woods to grandmother’s house.

• Goldilocks

• Red Riding Hood

• Rudolph

True or False. The setting and characters help to create the

main idea.

• True

• False

the content that supports and explains the main

idea of your essay

• supporting details

• topic

• hook

• thesis statement

How can a writer effectively summarize the main points of an essay in the conclusion paragraph without sounding repetitive?

• By using synonyms and rephrasing the main points

• By introducing new evidence to support the main points

• By quoting large sections of the body paragraphs

• By changing the essay's thesis in the conclusion

The main idea of a paragraph is usually found in the:

• A) First sentence

• B) Last sentence

• C) Middle sentence

• D) Title

Which of the following best describes the main idea of a story?

• A) The setting and characters

• B) The central message or theme

• C) The author's writing style

• D) The dialogue between characters

In a well-structured essay, the main idea is often expressed in the:

• A) Introduction

• B) Conclusion

• C) Body paragraphs

• D) Footnotes

What is the main idea of the fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

• A) Slow and steady wins the race

• B) Fast and careless is best

• C) Always trust your friends

• D) Never give up