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Topic and Main Idea Identification, You recognize it by, are, Lesson4…
Topic and Main Idea Identification
Lesson 2:Understanding the Main Idea (The "So What?")
Main Idea
The golden formula
Lesson1: Understanding the Topic (The "What")
Lesson3: Strategies for Finding the Main Idea
Lesson5: The Proof: Finding Supporting Details
Lesson7: Why This All Matters
advance
Efficiency
connects to
Answering Other Questions
You recognize it by
topic
Check the first sentence.
Understand the Scope.
Look for repeated words or phrases.
are
How to Find Supporting Details:
is
Supporting Details
for example, for instance, or because.
middle of the paragraph.
Lesson4:Adapting for Fiction and Poetry
consist
Fiction Passages
by
trait or quality of a character or place.
Poetry Passages
by
strictly supported by the specific wording in the poem.
shows
How to Eliminate Wrong Answers:
Involves
Too Narrow: Is just a supporting detail.
Off-Topic: Brings in a new, unrelated idea.
Too Broad: Goes beyond the passage's scope.
Twisted Facts: Contradicts the passage.
Hunt in Key Locations & Look for Signposts:
includes
Master the "Old Idea vs. New Idea" Template
Summarize in Your Own Shorthand
Point Indicators
Punctuation Clues
first or last sentence.
Transition Words
argument
merge
topic + so what
Master the "Old Idea vs. New Idea" Template
includes
Signals for the "Old Idea"
consist of
It is commonly thought that...
In the past/For decades...
Some/Many people believe…
Traditionally…
Signals for the "New Idea" Main Point!
consist of
In reality…
However, But, In fact…
New research shows…
It now seems clear that...
by
Summarize in Your Own Shorthand:
contains
arguments