Main idea
Sometimes the main idea is not stated. It is ______.
Implied
The main idea is the ________a writer makes in a paragraph or passage
Most important idea
Sometimes the main idea is ____stated. It is implied.
Not
To determine the main idea, _________.
Reader must combine supporting details
Remember, the main idea tells ______, and the details offer support for the main idea.
The author's point about the topic
The main idea is the most important idea a ______ in a paragraph or passage
Writer makes
Remember, the main idea tells the author's point about the topic, and the _________ for the main idea.
details offer support
Sometimes the main idea is clearly stated in a sentence at the _______, _______, or _______ of a paragraph or passage.
Beginning. Middle. End
Tips for finding the main idea
1- Read the entire selection. 2- Re-read the first and last sentence of the passage (or paragraph). 3- while reading, ask yourself, "What point is the author trying to make?" 4- Review the title.
Sometimes the main idea is ______ in a sentence at the beginning, middle, or end of a paragraph or passage.
Clearly stated