Main/Central Idea

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What do you look for when trying to determine the central/main idea?

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Patterns, repeated words, phrases, or related ideas.

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Where is the most common place to find the main idea in a text?

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The beginning of a text.

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

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

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

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

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Where is the least common place to find a main idea in a text?

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Near the middle of a text.

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What is the definition of a main idea?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What role do clues and hints play in identifying the main idea?

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They help readers infer the main idea by highlighting important information.

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How can repeated phrases indicate the main idea?

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They emphasize key concepts that the author wants to stress.

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What is the purpose of setting goals according to Habit 2?

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To create a clear vision of where you want to go in life.

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What does it mean to be the 'driver' of your life?

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It means taking control of your decisions and direction in life.