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Main Idea Vs Supporting Detail Connector BasedSet 92

1General idea of a story in brief form

2What's the theme? Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.

3Stop and ask questions or reread parts of the text to further understand the text.

4Facts, examples, and other pieces of information directly stated in a text

5Why is Levy's Department store important to the story?

6Most of the time you can find the main idea of a paragraph within the topic sentence of a paragraph usually the first sentence of the passage.

7How do you define author's purpose?

8What are the major challenges faced by the characters in Chapter 11?

9What is the author's purpose in the paragraph: 'Recycling is essential for protecting our environment and conserving resources.'?

10This question refers to Music: The Ancient Basis of Education.Which statement BEST summarizes the information in Paragraph 2?

11Of the four options which is the main idea?

12Which feature is commonly found in a biography?

13The sounds scared Kelley. She did not want anyone putting any of those scary looking tools in her mouth. What if they hurt her?Kelley is probably:

14A brief retelling of the central idea and most important details of text without judgement or personal opinion

15Bradbury's treatment of war suggests society

16In "A Sound of Thunder," what leads Eckels to stray off the path?

17Bella is going to have a birthday party. She is turning sixteen on Sunday. She will wear a dress from France. Both of her parents spent a lot on food and decorations. All her friends are invited to the party. What is the main idea?

18When Curley's wife refuses to leave, Crooks will tell the Boss where she's been, so " the boss won't let you come in the barn no more" (80). Which answer best summarizes her reaction?

19According to the passage, all of the following are true about Kahlo's paintings EXCEPT.

20When it rains outside, so many wonderful things happen. Plants grow, and you may even see a rainbow. Rain is an necessary part of life. What is the author's point of view on the topic?

21What is a good strategy for summarizing a central idea?

22What is the main idea of the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat and watched the birds outside the window.'

23What does the acronym PIE stand for in determining an author's purpose?

24What a story is about. It's universally understood.

25Who created the casket test to test Portia's suitors?

26Story structure:What is a main idea?

27What does the ending of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' suggest about the balance between reality and fantasy?

28In the book The Secret Language of Birds, why did Nina decide to stay longer?

29This is briefly retells the main points of a text. It may provide a general overview of the text. It omits specific and insignificant details.

30A piece of the text

31You identify the claim first when reading an argument

32Which sent. from the story shows that Marvin doesn't want to create more problems for his mom?

33What was the main topic of "I Have a Dream"?

34What is the main purpose of reading critically?

35IPodsYou can do many things with an iPod. You can listen to your own music. iPods have lots of games to download. You can even chat with your friends on an iPod.What is a supporting detail that was used?

36All in all, the writer presents nanobots as devices which

37What is the primary purpose of the author in the following passage: "The government must take immediate action to address climate change. Our future depends on it."

38"No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges ..... of citizens ..... nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law ..... " The major purpose of these provisions of the 14th Amendment was to

39What ability should you have after completing the lesson?

40The fruit that grows in more parts of the world than any other is the apple. Apples can be eaten raw, or cooked into applesauce, apple butter, and apple cider. The US is a leading apple producer. Select the central Idea.

41According to the passage, which statement best describes how New Year is celebrated around the world?

42There can be more than one theme in a text.

43Skimming it is used more often to .....

44Paragraph 6: Why does King mention the "suffering" of African Americans?

45Specific support found in a text.

46When determining Author's Purpose, you must decide if they are doing which? Choose the BEST answer.

47The main idea is the same as the .....

48This term means:should include the main idea (what the text is about) or a theme (the lesson or moral of the story) and 2-4 supporting details.

49The simple things that pleased the poet were

50PART B: Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

51The topic tells what happens in the text.

52What is the central idea of a poem?

53Anya and Lee both love outdoor sports. Since Anya lives in California, she swims a lot. She is thinking about joining a swim team. Lee lives in Vermont and is the best skier in her class.What is one difference between Anya and Lee?

54What is the theme of "A Reluctant Traveler"?

55Scrabble is a game that provides hours of challenging fun for you and your friends. In this game you use your letters to build new words from words already on the game board. Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words and meanings.What is the main idea of the passage?

56Read the following statement: "The author's purpose in writing the article was to persuade readers to recycle more."Which of the following best describes the author's purpose?

57The main idea of a book is "plants need sunlight to grow." Which of these is a detail that supports the main idea?

58What role does the priest play in the story?

59September 15, 2018Dear Paul,We're having a Fourth of July get-together at our summer house. Bring your beach clothes and a good appetite and plan to spend the weekend!P.S. We'll pick you up at the airport, of course!What's the purpose of the letter?

60According to the narrator, what determines social class?

61The author's purpose of the book Harry Potter was to entertain his readers.