What are the two most important things you should look for when finding the main idea?
What are general ideas and the purpose.
200
Word or phrase that tells what the author is writing about.
What is the topic
200
This type of detail helps you figure out the main idea.
What is supporting
200
You find this by inferring using supporting details
What is implied main idea
200
This letter stands for cite evidence
What is C
200
What is the difference between a topic and a main idea?
What is that the main idea is what the author wants us to learn about the topic
300
When the author specifically tells you the main idea
What is stated main idea
300
Which of these is the irrelevant detail?
(1) Everyone likes to find a bargain. (2) Yard sale shoppers save money buying previously owned items. (3) Sellers make money and prevent waste. (4) Yard sales are a win-win event.
What is number one
300
What question should you ask yourself to find the main idea?
What is "what is the most important point the author wants me to understand about the topic?"
300
This letter stands for answer
What is A
300
This is when you ead between the lines
What is inferencing
400
When you have to use details to figure out the main idea
What is implied main idea
400
Which of these is an irrelevant detail?
(1) Journaling is a worthy exercise. (2) It helps hold memories of happy events. (3) It provides a safe place to explore feelings and ideas. (4) Many famous people keep journals.
What is number four
400
what is another name for main idea?
What is central idea
400
This letter stands for explain why you chose the answer
What is E
400
What do you need to place around words that are not your own?
What is quotation marks
500
Identifying a logical conclusion
What is inferencing
500
When telling the main idea, what type of evidence should you give to support your answer?
What is supporting details
500
Why is it important to be able to identify the main idea?
What is so you can understand the overall purpose of the text