Key Ideas and Supporting Details

How do key details support the controlling idea in a text?

• Key details provide specific information or evidence that directly relates to and reinforces the main idea or theme of the text.

• Key details provide irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• Key details contradict the main idea of the text.

• Key details are unnecessary and do not contribute to the main idea.

Why is it important to identify the controlling idea in a text?

• To understand the main point or theme of the text.

• To analyze the structure and organization of the text.

• To determine the author's purpose in writing the text.

• To identify the supporting details in the text.

What are key details in a text?

• Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.

• Opinions or personal anecdotes mentioned in the text.

• General background information that is not directly related to the main idea.

• Specific pieces of information that support the main idea or topic of the text.

How can you identify the key details in a text?

• Look for keywords, phrases, and terms that are repeated throughout the text.

• Focus on the introduction and conclusion paragraphs.

• Pay attention to headings, subheadings, topic sentences, repeated information, and emphasized ideas.

• Ignore any headings or subheadings and only read the body of the text.

What are the supporting details from the passage?

• Supporting details are only used in fiction, not non-fiction texts

• Supporting details are irrelevant information that distract from the main idea

• Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations to support the main idea.

• Supporting details are not important in understanding the main idea

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• It's best to just cook food at home.

• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

• McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

• Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

What are supporting details (also known as concrete details)?

• Quotes, facts, examples all located within the text to help support the main idea.

• The author's discussion about the main idea in more depth.

• The author's opinion about the main idea.

• The reader's opinion about the main idea.

What is the relationship between the controlling idea and key details in a text?

• The controlling idea is a minor point, while key details are the main focus of the text.

• The controlling idea is unrelated to the key details in a text.

• The controlling idea and key details in a text have no relationship.

• The controlling idea provides the main point or central theme, while key details support or explain the controlling idea.

Why do authors include key details in their writing?

• To make the writing longer

• To confuse the reader

• To provide evidence and support for their main ideas or arguments.

• To distract from the main ideas or arguments

What are some common mistakes students make when identifying the controlling idea and key details in a text?

• Focusing on minor details instead of the main idea

• Overlooking the importance of identifying the controlling idea.

• Confusing the main idea with supporting details.

• Ignoring key details and focusing only on the main idea.