Main Idea
What is the main idea?
The central message of the text.
What is text evidence?
Information from the text that supports an answer or claim.
What does it mean to connect ideas?
Explain how two ideas relate to each other.
What are context clues?
Words and sentences around an unknown word that help determine its meaning.
What is an author's point of view?
The author's opinion or position on a topic.
Which is usually NOT the main idea?
A. The author's central message
B. One important detail
C. What the whole text is mostly about
D. The overall point
B. One important detail
Complete the sentence:
A claim without evidence is just a _______.
Opinion
Which word shows a connection?
A. Because
B. Banana
C. Pencil
D. Window
A. Because
Which strategy should you use FIRST?
A. Skip the word
B. Ask a friend
C. Guess randomly
D. Underline the word and reread the sentence
D. Underline the word and reread the sentence
Which shows the author's point of view?
A. "Dogs need daily exercise."
B. "Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal."
A passage explains how recycling reduces waste, saves energy, and protects wildlife.
What is the main idea?
Recycling benefits the environment.
Which sentence is evidence?
A. I think basketball is fun.
B. Basketball is exciting.
C. The article states, "Over 75% of students exercise after school."
D. Sports are important.
C. The article states, "Over 75% of students exercise after school."
The article says exercise improves health and reduces stress.
How are these ideas connected?
Exercise improves both physical and mental health.
"The exhausted runner collapsed onto the bench after finishing the marathon."
What does "exhausted" most likely mean?
Very tired.
What should you use to prove the author's point of view?
Evidence from the text.
True or False
The title alone always tells you the main idea.
False
Why should you quote the text?
To support your claim with proof.
True or False
Connected ideas always appear in the same paragraph.
False
Which clue helped you figure out "exhausted"?
The runner collapsed after the marathon.
True or False
Your own opinion doesn't always prove the author's point of view.
True
Name two things you should look for when identifying the main idea.
Name two signal phrases that introduce evidence.
Name two transition words that help connect ideas.
Name three ways to figure out an unknown word.
"Schools should offer longer recess because students return to class more focused and ready to learn."
What is the author's point of view?
Schools should have longer recess.