Key Idea

Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?

• Understanding the main idea leads to confusion

• It helps in comprehending the message, identifying key points, and summarizing the content.

• It is not important to understand the main idea

• The main idea is always obvious

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

• Count the number of words in the paragraph

• Look for the conclusion sentence only

• Look for the topic sentence and supporting details.

• Choose the longest sentence in the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What are some key details that support the main idea?

• Look for contradictory evidence

• Focus only on the conclusion

• Ignore any supporting details

• Look for specific examples, statistics, quotes, or explanations that reinforce the main point.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Can the main idea change throughout a story?

• Rarely

• Always

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the following text? "Bicycles are a great way to exercise. They are also an eco-friendly mode of transportation."

• Bicycles are great for exercise.

• Bicycles are eco-friendly.

• Bicycles are a great way to exercise and eco-friendly.

• Bicycles are fun.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main idea of the following text? "Reading books can improve your vocabulary. It can also help you learn new things and entertain you."

• Reading books can improve your vocabulary.

• Reading books can help you learn new things.

• Reading books can entertain you.

• Reading books has many benefits.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

• The main idea is detailed, while supporting details are concise.

• The main idea is optional, while supporting details are mandatory.

• The main idea is subjective, while supporting details are objective.

• The main idea is the central point, while supporting details provide evidence.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why do authors include a main idea in their writing?

• To make the writing longer

• To hide the true meaning of the writing

• To confuse the readers

• To provide a central focus or theme for the readers.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can you determine the main idea of a non-fiction text?

• Identify the central theme or message by analyzing the title, headings, topic sentences, and key supporting details.

• Ask a friend to summarize the text for you

• Count the number of pages in the text

• Choose the longest paragraph as the main idea

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What strategies can you use to find the main idea in a passage?

• Count the number of words in each paragraph

• Look for topic sentences, repeated keywords, and the overall theme of the text.

• Focus only on the conclusion of the passage

• Skip reading the passage and guess the main idea

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2