ELA21.4.21
Explain how relevant details support the implied or explicit main idea of a text.
Explain how relevant details support the implied or explicit main idea of a text.
UP:ELA21.4.21
Vocabulary
- Implied main idea
- Explicit main idea
- Relevant details
Knowledge
Students know:
- The main idea is the most important idea presented in the text.
- Sometimes an author will clearly state the main idea, while other times an author will merely suggest the main idea.
- The supporting details explain the main idea or provide more information about the main idea.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Identify the implied or explicit main idea of a text.
- Use relevant details to support the main idea of a text.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Most texts have a main idea, or most important message, and supporting details, which provide more information about the main idea.
- An author can choose to state the main idea in the text or provide clues through details in the text to imply the main idea.
