Identifying Main Idea
Learning Objective
I can determine what a text is mostly about and explain how the author uses details to develop that main idea.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the difference between the topic of a paragraph and the main idea?
2. Read the following paragraph: "My favorite season is autumn. The leaves change color and fall from the trees, creating a beautiful display. The weather is cool and crisp, perfect for wearing sweaters. I also enjoy pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween." What is the main idea of this paragraph?
3. In the paragraph from Question 2, identify three supporting details that the author uses to develop the main idea. Explain how each detail supports the main idea.
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