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CHAPTER 1 : Topic & Main Idea, deliver, by, by, with, pattern, pattern…
CHAPTER 1 : Topic & Main Idea
Lesson 1 : Understanding the Topic
Definition : Primary subject (persong, thing, idea)
How to Find
Check first sentences
Look for repeated word
Understand the Scope
Lesson 2 : Understanding the Main Idea
Definition : Primary argument about the topic
Golden Formula : Topic + 'So What?' = Main Point
How to Eliminate Wrong Answer
Too broad
Too narrow
Off-topic
Twisted Facts
Lesson 3 : Strategies for Finding Main Ideas
Hunt in Key Location and Signpost
First or last sentences
Point Indicator
Punctuation Clues
Transition Words
Summarize in your own Shorthand
Master 'Old ideas vs. New ideas'
Signal for Old ideas
Some/Many people believe....
It is commonly thought that...
In the past/For decades...
Traditionally...
Signal for New ideas
However, But, In fact...
In reality...
New research shows...
It now seems clear that...
Lesson 4 : Adapting for Fiction and Poetry
Fiction Passage
Focus on character/place trait/quality.
Literal events, what character say/do/want.
Key info often at beginning/end
Poetry Passage
Main idea indirect
Strictly supported by wording
Identify core subject & speaker's point
Lesson 5 : Finding Supporting Details
Definition : Facts, example, reasons that explain/prove main idea.
How to find
Directly explain main idea
Often in middle of paragraph
Signal words (e.g., for example, for instance, because)
deliver
by
by
with
pattern
pattern
like example
like example
by