Finding the Main Idea
6th Grade•45 minutes•CCSS RI.6.2
Learning Objective
I can determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.
Key Concepts
The main idea is the most important point an author is making when writing about a topic.
Supporting details provide information that explains, defines, or proves the main idea.
When writing, every sentence should be a supporting detail for your main idea.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the main idea of a paragraph?
2. What is the purpose of supporting details in a paragraph?
3. In the video, what was the topic of the first paragraph about Hope?
...and 6 more questions
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