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Chapter Two: Main Ideas “What’s the point?” People ask this question when they want to know a speaker or writer’s main idea. Determining the main idea, or point, is the most important key to good comprehension. See page 57 in textbook.

What is the author’s point in this cartoon? See page 57 in textbook. ANSWER: The marriage has problems. (The next slide explains the answer.) Cartoon © Randy Glasbergen. www.glasbergen.com What is the author’s point in this cartoon? © Randy Glasbergen. www.glasbergen.com

The author’s point is that the marriage has problems The author’s point is that the marriage has problems. Notice that the wife supports her point with solid examples: 1. Her husband likes to spend money; she likes to save it. 2. He is a night person; she is a day person. 3. He likes sports; she hates sports. See page 57 in textbook.

“What is the point the author is trying to make?” To find the main idea of a reading selection, ask yourself this question: “What is the point the author is trying to make?” See page 57 in textbook.

What is the author’s point in the following paragraph? School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. Studies indicate that victims of bullies often turn into bullies themselves. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you may be looking into the eyes of a former victim. See page 58 in textbook. ANSWER: Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies.

Point: Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. See page 58 in textbook.

Think of the main idea as an “umbrella idea Think of the main idea as an “umbrella idea.” The main idea is the author’s general point; all the other material of the paragraph fits under it. That other material is made up of supporting details— specific evidence such as examples, causes, reasons, or facts. The diagram below shows the relationship. See page 59 in textbook.

What three addition words are used in the paragraph on bullies to signal the three major supporting details? School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. Studies indicate that victims of bullies often turn into bullies themselves. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you may be looking into the eyes of a former victim. See pages 72 and 73 in textbook. ANSWERS: one, Another, Finally (The next slide shows where these words appear in the paragraph.)

The addition words are one, another, and finally. School bullies have been around as long as there have been schools. Studies reveal several reasons why some children become bullies. Research shows that a certain combination of size and personality may be one factor. Bigger, more aggressive children are more likely to try to dominate their smaller, quieter peers. Another factor linked to bullying is overexposure to violent TV programs. By the time the average American child is ten years old, he or she has watched thousands of acts of violence, including assault and murder. Such exposure can lead to aggression and violence. Finally, exposure to real violence is a factor in bullying. Studies indicate that victims of bullies often turn into bullies themselves. Whether abused by family members or tormented by other kids, bullies typically learn their behavior from others. Look closely into the eyes of a bully, and you may be looking into the eyes of a former victim. See pages 72 and 73 in textbook. Note that page 72 gives a longer list of addition words.

See pages 73 and 74 in textbook. A main idea may appear at any point in a paragraph. However, it usually is at the beginning, as either the first or second sentence. Main Idea at the Beginning Main Idea Introductory Detail Supporting Detail Main Idea OR Supporting Detail Spanking is a poor way to shape a child’s behavior. For one thing, spanking will result in feelings of anger and frustration. The child, then, will not learn anything positive from the punishment. In addition, spanking may actually lead to more bad behavior. Having learned that hitting is okay, the child may attack smaller children. Finally, spanking teaches children to hide certain actions from their parents. Once out of their parents’ sight, however, children may feel they can get away with the bad behavior. See pages 73 and 74 in textbook.

A Final Thought • the main idea, or point, and Whether we are readers, writers, listeners, or speakers, the “heart” of clear communication is • the main idea, or point, and • the support for the main idea. See page 79 in textbook.

Chapter Review See page 80 in textbook. In this chapter, you learned the following: Recognizing the main idea is the most important key to good comprehension. The main idea is a general “umbrella” idea; all the specific supporting material of the passage fits under it. Three strategies that will help you find the main idea are to 1) look for general versus specific ideas; 2) use the topic (the general subject of a section) to lead you to the main idea; 3) use key words—verbal clues that lead you to a main idea. The main idea often appears at the beginning of a paragraph, though it may appear elsewhere in a paragraph. The next chapter—Chapter 3—will sharpen your understanding of the specific details that authors use to support and develop their main ideas. See page 80 in textbook.