Main Idea Review

1. Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Details

4. Topic

5. Topic The topic is the general subject of a selection. The topic can often lead you to the author’s main point about a selection.

6. Topic general idea Main Idea = Author’s main point

7. Topic general idea Main Idea = Author’s main point The author’s main point is supported by details such as reasons and examples that back up the main idea. These are called supporting details .

8. Topic general idea Main Idea = Author’s main point D E T A I L D E T A I L D E T A I L D E T A I L

9. Topic: Pets Main Idea Caring for your pet W A T E R F O O D S H O T S G R O O M I N G

10. Topic: Pets Main Idea Choosing the right pet C A T S D O G S B I R D S H A M S T E R S

11. TOPIC Main Idea Supporting details Supporting details Supporting details Supporting details

12. TOPIC Pets Main Idea: Hunting Dogs Best Breeds Field Training Care of your hunting dog Field trials for your hunting dog

15. Main Idea Supporting Details Supporting Details Supporting Details

16. Dogs Companion dogs today History of dogs Working dogs