Key details
This is one important detail found in a paragraph.
fact or event that helps explain the main idea
This question asks about the main person, place, or topic
Who or what is the text about
This tells what the whole text is mostly about.
main idea
This type of detail helps the reader understand the topic better
key detail
This question helps the reader understand what happens first.
What happens at the beginning of the text
This is the message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn
central message
This detail supports what the whole text is mostly about
supporting detail
This question helps explain the importance of an event or detail.
Why is this important
These are important ideas used to support the main idea
key details
This kind of information should be included in a summary
important detail from the text
This question helps explain how a problem or topic is addressed
How is the problem explained or solved
This explains how paragraphs connect to one main topic
text structure
This detail explains why something happens in the text
cause or reason
This type of question checks if the reader understands the text
comprehension question
This is a short explanation of the text using important details
summary