Implied main idea

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Becoming a Master Reader

PART ONE

Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central Ideas

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In this chapter, you will learn to:

Define the Term Implied Main Idea

Analyze Supporting Details and Thought Patterns to Determine Implied Main Ideas

Determine the Implied Main Ideas of Paragraphs

Create a Summary from the Supporting Details


Chapter Outline and Learning Outcomes

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Determine and State the Implied Central Idea

Recognize Experience and Perspective


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IMPLIED MAIN IDEA: A main idea that is not stated directly but is strongly suggested by the supporting details in the passage.


Two approaches to determine the implied main idea:

Study the facts, examples, descriptions, and explanations (supporting details). Identify the author’s thought pattern.

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Study the paragraph in order to figure out

the author’s controlling point.Ask:

What is the topic, or subject, of the paragraph? What are the major supporting details? Based on the details about the topic,

what point or main idea is the author trying to get across?

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Analyze Supporting Details and Thought Patterns to Determine Implied Main Ideas

Find and mark the topic.

E-mail messages should be concise and to the point. Don’t overuse punctuation in your messages, especially exclamation points. A third rule is to use proper grammar and spelling. Another important rule of e-mail etiquette is not to send personal messages from the office.

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The topic is a general subject that covers all details and isn’t too broad or too narrow. Study the details and look for repetition.

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The author’s thought pattern will help point out major details.

Thought pattern = a list


Study the details.

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Look for author’s opinion or bias.

Opinion = e-mail etiquette is important


Determine the author’s controlling point.

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Create a one-sentence summary statement:

Use your own words. Include the topic and author’s controlling point. Cover all the details. Avoid being too broad or too narrow.

Implied Main Idea = One should follow important rules of etiquette when writing e-mail messages.

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IMPLIED CENTRAL IDEA: A main idea suggested by the details of a passage made up of two or more paragraphs. (Follow the same procedure to create a thesis statement that states the implied central idea.)


Circle the topic. Underline signal words Look for transition words paired with supporting details (one reason, a second cause, the final effect) and use these in your one-sentence summary. For example: “Several effects are . . .”

Effective Strategy: Annotate the Text

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Let’s Review!

Assess your comprehension of the terms and concepts included in this chapter.

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1. An implied main idea is a(n) _______.

A. controlling point that is stated

B. major supporting detail

C. indirect idea that is suggested

D. unwritten thesis statement

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1. An implied main idea is a(n) _______.

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A. controlling point that is stated

B. major supporting detail

C. indirect idea that is suggested

D. unwritten thesis statement


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2. Which of the following questions will help determine the implied main idea?

A. Who is the audience?

B. Are the facts believable?

C. What is a general category?

D. What is the author’s controlling point?

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2. Which of the following questions will help determine the implied main idea?

Analyze Supporting Details and Thought Patternsto Determine Implied Main Ideas

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A. Who is the audience?

B. Are the facts believable?

C. What is a general category?

D. What is the author’s controlling point?

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3. Another clue that will help the master reader determine the implied main idea is the _____.

A. number of sentences in the paragraph

B. placement of the details

C. author’s thought pattern

D. type of subject

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3. Another clue that will help the master reader determine the implied main idea is the _____.

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A. number of sentences in the paragraph

B. placement of the details

C. author’s thought pattern

D. type of subject

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4. Which of the following statements is true about an implied main idea?

A. Implied main ideas are stated in the paragraph.

B. An implied main idea can be a short phrase.

C. An implied main idea is a one-sentence summary statement formulated by the reader.

D. An implied main idea contains the most important detail in the paragraph.

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4. Which of the following statements is true about an implied main idea?

A. Implied main ideas are stated in the paragraph.

B. An implied main idea can be a short phrase.

C. An implied main idea is a one-sentence summary statement formulated by the reader.

D. An implied main idea contains the most important detail in the paragraph.

Create a Summary from the Supporting Details4

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5. An implied main idea of a group of paragraphs is called _____.

A. a thesis statement

B. a stated main idea

C. a thought pattern

D. an implied central idea

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5. An implied main idea of a group of paragraphs is called _____.

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A. a thesis statement

B. a stated main idea

C. a thought pattern

D. an implied central idea


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6. A strategy to help the master reader determine the implied central idea of a passage is to _____.

A. circle the topic

B. underline signal words

C. note transitions that are paired with details

D. All of the above.

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6. A strategy to help the master reader determine the implied central idea of a passage is to _____.

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A. circle the topic

B. underline signal words

C. note transitions that are paired with details

D. All of the above.

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7. Which of the following is most likely a statement of

an implied main idea.

A. Renting an apartment

B. College graduates must plan for many expenses after earning their degree.

C. Buying a car

D. Paying back student loans

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7. Which of the following is most likely a statement of

an implied main idea.

Create a Summary from the Supporting Details4

A. Renting an apartment

B. College graduates must plan for many expenses after earning their degree.

C. Buying a car

D. Paying back student loans

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8. Study the paragraph and determine the topic.

A. bedsB. skin cancerC. misconceptionsD. misconceptions of tanning

beds

Many people believe that tanning beds are safer than the sun. Another misconception of tanning beds is that many people don’t believe they can cause skin cancer. People with fair skin are at an increased risk of developing skin cancer from using tanning beds.

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8. Study the paragraph and determine the topic.



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A. bedsB. skin cancerC. misconceptionsD. misconceptions of tanning

beds

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9. Study the paragraph and determine the author’s thought pattern.

A. a storyB. a comparisonC. a list D. classification of ideas


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9. Study the paragraph and determine the author’s thought pattern.



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A. a storyB. a comparisonC. a list D. classification of ideas

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10. Which of the following correctly states the implied main idea of the paragraph?

Many people believe that tanning beds are safer than the sun. Another misconception of tanning beds is that many people don’t believe they can cause skin cancer. People with fair skin are at an increased risk of developing skin cancer from using tanning beds.A. People often have misconceptions.

B. There are many products to help one tan.

C. Tanning beds are just like the sun.D. Many people have misconceptions

about the safety of tanning beds.

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10. Which of the following correctly states the implied main idea of the paragraph?



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A. People often have misconceptions.B. There are many products to help one

tan.C. Tanning beds are just like the sun.D. Many people have misconceptions

about the safety of tanning beds.

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