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3RC2.3_2.4_2.5: 3RC2.3_2.4_2.5: -identify answers-identify answers-recall major points and make predictions -recall major points and make predictions -distinguish between main ideas and -distinguish between main ideas and supporting supporting details in expository text details in expository text (6 questions on CST)(6 questions on CST)


What is Main Idea?What is Main Idea?The main idea tells what a paragraph The main idea tells what a paragraph or passage is or passage is mostly aboutmostly about..

The main idea is the most important The main idea is the most important thing an author is trying to thing an author is trying to communicate about a topic.communicate about a topic.


What is Main Idea?What is Main Idea?TOPIC

running

MAIN IDEA

Running is good exercise.

SUPPORTING DETAILS

1. Running is good for your heart.

2. Running is good for your lungs.

3. Running develops your muscles.


How Can I Find the Main Idea?How Can I Find the Main Idea?

Authors frequently tell you the main Authors frequently tell you the main idea in the following places:idea in the following places:– TitleTitle – – Underline the title & take a Underline the title & take a

moment to predict what the passage moment to predict what the passage might be about.might be about.

– IntroductionIntroduction - First sentence or first - First sentence or first paragraphparagraph

– ConclusionConclusion - Last sentence or last - Last sentence or last paragraphparagraph


Implied Main IdeaImplied Main IdeaSometimes the main idea isnSometimes the main idea isn’’t found t found in any one place.in any one place.

You can always figure out the main You can always figure out the main idea by asking yourself:idea by asking yourself:– ““What is the most important idea in the What is the most important idea in the

paragraph or passage?paragraph or passage?””


The Benefits of ComputersThe Benefits of ComputersComputers are useful tools for students.Computers are useful tools for students.Today, computers can be used to research Today, computers can be used to research most topics on quality internet sites. Any most topics on quality internet sites. Any writing project is much easier whenwriting project is much easier whencompleted on a computer. There are also completed on a computer. There are also many fun learning games that helpmany fun learning games that helpstudents learn on computers. There is no students learn on computers. There is no better tool for learning then a computer. better tool for learning then a computer.


Topic, Main Idea, DetailsTopic, Main Idea, DetailsTOPIC

computers

MAIN IDEA Computers are useful tools.

SUPPORTING DETAILS

1. Computers can be used for research.

2. Writing is easier on computers.

3. There are many fun learning games.


How to Make Yourself SmarterHow to Make Yourself SmarterReading increases your IQ. When a person Reading increases your IQ. When a person

reads, theyreads, they’’re unlocking new knowledge. This re unlocking new knowledge. This

knowledge of new topics develops yourknowledge of new topics develops your

intelligence. When a person reads they are also intelligence. When a person reads they are also

interacting with language. This interaction interacting with language. This interaction

helps develop spelling, grammar, reading, andhelps develop spelling, grammar, reading, and

writing skills. Therefore, if you want to be writing skills. Therefore, if you want to be

smarter you should read every day.smarter you should read every day.


Topic, Main Idea, DetailsTopic, Main Idea, DetailsTOPIC

Reading

MAIN IDEA Reading makes you smarter

SUPPORTING DETAILS

1. Reading unlocks new knowledge.

2. Reading involves interaction with language.

3. Reading improves spelling, grammar, reading,

and writing skills.


Graffiti is a major problem that is hurting Graffiti is a major problem that is hurting many communities. Unfortunately, some young many communities. Unfortunately, some young people like to people like to ““tagtag”” property with spray paint or property with spray paint or markers. When this occurs, property owners markers. When this occurs, property owners and tax payers must pay to fix the problem. and tax payers must pay to fix the problem. Studies also show that areas with graffiti also Studies also show that areas with graffiti also have more crime. This not only makes us have more crime. This not only makes us unsafe, but it also lowers property values. We unsafe, but it also lowers property values. We must work together to put an end to this type must work together to put an end to this type of vandalism.of vandalism.

Graffiti Costs All of Us


What is the main idea of this passage?What is the main idea of this passage?

(A) Some people destroy property with (A) Some people destroy property with spray paint or markers.spray paint or markers.(B) Many communities are hurt by (B) Many communities are hurt by graffiti.graffiti.(C) Areas with graffiti have more crime.(C) Areas with graffiti have more crime.(D) Graffiti lowers property values.(D) Graffiti lowers property values.


Graffiti does all of the following Graffiti does all of the following exceptexcept

(A) hurt communities.(A) hurt communities.

(B) increase crime.(B) increase crime.

(C) lower property values.(C) lower property values.

(D) beautify peoples(D) beautify peoples’’ property. property.


What would a business owner MOST likely What would a business owner MOST likely

do if their property is vandalized with do if their property is vandalized with

graffiti?graffiti?

(A) go to jail(A) go to jail

(B) move to a different country(B) move to a different country

(C) pay someone to fix it(C) pay someone to fix it

(D) take an art class in school(D) take an art class in school


Which detail BEST supports the idea that Which detail BEST supports the idea that

graffiti makes areas unsafe? graffiti makes areas unsafe?

(A) Some young people like to (A) Some young people like to ““tagtag”” property. property.

(B) Areas with graffiti have more crime.(B) Areas with graffiti have more crime.

(C) Graffiti is ugly.(C) Graffiti is ugly.

(D) Graffiti is usually done with spray point or (D) Graffiti is usually done with spray point or

markersmarkers..

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