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