Main Idea
Supporting Details
Topic Sentences
Mixed Bag
Figure It Out
100
What is main idea?
The main idea is the point of the paragraph. It's the most important thought about the topic.
100
What is a supporting detail?
Additional information that explains, defines, or add facts to the main idea.
100
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence states or suggests the main idea of a paragraph or a passage.
100
Ornament Stocking Tree Lights
Christmas
100
"We were so close. She made the best cookies and was always early for church. I cry when thinking about her. I wish I can see her one last time."
The person misses someone that passed away.
200
Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures. What is the main idea?
Passing fears are common in early childhood.
200
Give me a supporting detail about hamburgers.
Answers will vary.
200
Where can the topic sentence be found?
At the beginning of the paragraph or passage.
200
Mittens Boots Scarf Snow
Winter
200
"I can't wait to see all of my friends. I get a chance to meet my new teacher. And I'm ready to get my new schedule."
Ready for the first day of school.
300
The main idea can be _______ or _______.
Stated or implied
300
Name three questions the supporting details answer.
Who, what, when where, how, how many, which.
300

The topic sentence helps answer

what, why, and how

300
Pencils Glue Sticks Notebooks Highlighters
School Supplies
300
"I saw him through the window. He looked at me and I knew I had to have him. I can't wait to take him home."
They're getting a new pet.
400
I gave you a handout this week on main idea. What represented the main idea? I told you to glue this page in your notebook.
The ice cream cone
400
Name two specifics the supporting details talk about.
Names, dates, facts, directions, colors, sizes.
400
Kleenex Hand sanitizer Thermometer Medicine Bottle
Being sick
400
_____ means to glance quickly at a passage or paragraph
Skimming
500
What does implied mean?
Figure it out!
500
Give me 2 supporting details about Thanksgiving.
Answers will vary
500
A topic sentence helps readers know what your _____ will be about?
Paragraph
500

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Social media

500
Give me an example of a main idea question we discussed.
The main idea of the passage is The author’s main point is The central or controlling idea is The author implies The passage suggests The main point of the selection is The best summary of this passage is
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