Main Idea and Supporting Details

Identifying the main idea

Find the main idea of a paragraph.

Topic vs. main idea

Distinguish topic from main idea.

Implied main idea

Determine an implied main idea.

Supporting details

Identify details that support the main idea.

Major and minor details

Distinguish major from minor details.

Summarizing with main idea

Summarize using the main idea.

Main idea in paragraphs

Find main ideas across paragraphs.

Thesis in essays

Identify the thesis of an essay.

Main idea strategies

Apply strategies to find main ideas.

Main idea review

Apply main idea skills in reading.