Main Idea
What is the main idea?
The most important point of the text
What should you do if you don’t know a word?
Use context clues
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain
What should you do first?
Read the question
Where can you usually find the main idea?
Beginning or end (and repeated ideas)
What are context clues?
Words around the word that help you figure it out
What does “cite evidence” mean?
Use details from the text
What do you do if you’re stuck?
Eliminate wrong answers
What helps you find the main idea?
Key details
If a word means the opposite, what is it called?
Antonym
Why do we go back into the text?
To find proof
Should you rush?
No, take your time
If a passage is mostly about helping others, what might the main idea be?
Helping others is important / kindness matters
If a word means the same, what is it called?
Synonym
Which is better: guessing or using evidence?
Using evidence
What should you do after answering?
Check your work