MAIN IDEA & SUPPORTING DETAILS

Cards (9)

  • Cohesive
    Unity of ideas in a paragraph
  • Coherent
    In order and logical or well-organized
  • Cognitive
    A mental process like reading and understanding
  • Patio
    A courtyard or open area connected to a house used for relaxation and dining
  • Wicker
    Plant or synthetic fiber used for weaving baskets and furniture
  • Paragraph

    A group of sentences with a single main idea, a topic sentence, and supporting details that further explain or elaborate the main idea
  • Main idea

    The main point or central idea in the paragraph
  • Topic sentence
    States the main idea, found in the beginning, middle, or end of the paragraph
  • Supporting Ideas/Details
    Elaborates, supports, or explains the main idea of the paragraph