pre-assessment Main Idea and Supporting Details

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

• The summary of the entire text.

• The author's opinion on the topic.

• The central point or message of the paragraph.

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• Statistics showing reduced illness rates among active individuals.

• A personal anecdote about a friend's fitness journey.

• A quote from a famous athlete about motivation.

How can you identify the main idea in a text?

• The main idea is the central theme or primary point of the text.

• The main idea is a detailed explanation of every point in the text.

• The main idea is always found in the first paragraph.

What role do supporting details play in a text?

• Supporting details are irrelevant to the main idea.

• Supporting details help clarify and substantiate the main idea in a text.

• Supporting details are optional and not necessary.

What is a common signal word for supporting details?

• for example

• to illustrate

• in addition