Main Idea
by Rosalia Gambino
1. Repetition
2. Summarize what you read
3. Who, What, Where, When, Why
4. The central focus
5. The main idea is the central point or thought the author wants to communicate to readers.
6. Supporting details
7. Topics
8. Key concepts
9. What is it?
10. What is it similar to?
11. How would you describe it?
12. How to identify the main idea