Finding the Central Idea

Finding the Central Idea

5th Grade · ELA · 60 min

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Learning Objective

I can identify the central idea of a text using key details.

  • 1

    The main idea is the most important point an author is making when writing about a topic.

  • 2

    Supporting details provide information that explains, defines, or proves the main idea.

  • 3

    When writing, every sentence should be a supporting detail for your main idea.

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