Front

What is the first question you need to ask yourself when reading?

Back

What is the text about?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What does Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, emphasize?

Back

Since you are the driver, decide where you want to go and draw up a map to get there.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the second question you need to ask yourself when reading?

Back

What does the author want me to know about the topic?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What should you look for to determine the central/main idea?

Back

Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What connects directly back to the central/main idea?

Back

Supporting Details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Why is it important to identify the central idea?

Back

It helps in understanding the overall message and purpose of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Information that explains, proves, or enhances the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How can you find the central idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the topic sentence and supporting details.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role do clues and hints play in understanding a text?

Back

They guide readers to infer the central idea and supporting details.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2