Six Way Paragraph Reading
Question #1
Main idea: This is a statement that says what all the paragraphs are about, not just the first or last paragraph. Look for keywords used in the statement that are found multiple times in the reading. Remember, the main idea answers the question “What is the author trying to say
with the writing?” The main idea will be where students will write M in the box next to the statement that best fits the main idea.
Broad idea: This is a statement that is too broad or general. It may not be specifically about what the passage is saying, but is about a more general topic. Many times statements with “many” or “in general” are the broad idea. Students will write B in the box next to the statement that is too broad or general.
Narrow idea: This is a specific or focused detail or one small idea from the reading. It usually is one phrase or sentence from the reading that is very specific. Students will write N in the box next to the statement that is too specific.
Question #2
Subject Matter: This is about the overall topic of the passage. The subject matter may be one word or phrase that answers the question, “What is the topic of this passage?”
Question #3
Supporting Details: These are details that give information to further support the main idea. The details may be evidence (proof) in the form of examples, explanations, descriptions, definitions, comparisons, analogies, contrasts, etc. that support the main idea.
Question #4
Conclusion: This is what happens when we read: we try to guess the ending or conclusion of the passage. The conclusion is a mix of information we all, as experienced adults, bring to the reading plus the information that is presented to us in the reading. What you know + what you read in the passage = conclusion
Question #5
Clarifying Devices: This is the way the author presents the information to make it easier for us, the readers to understand. The author may use chronological order to help the reader understand the sequence (order) of events. Or the writer may use transitional or signal words, such as first, last, next, and finally, to help us determine the sequence. Remind students to pay attention to the transitional or signal words while reading.
Question #6
Vocabulary in Context: Many of the academic vocabulary words used in the 6-way Paragraphs readings have multiple meanings or definitions. Readers should pay careful attention to what the word means as it is used in the passage and not only rely on just their vocabulary knowledge.
Main idea: This is a statement that says what all the paragraphs are about, not just the first or last paragraph. Look for keywords used in the statement that are found multiple times in the reading. Remember, the main idea answers the question “What is the author trying to say
with the writing?” The main idea will be where students will write M in the box next to the statement that best fits the main idea.
Broad idea: This is a statement that is too broad or general. It may not be specifically about what the passage is saying, but is about a more general topic. Many times statements with “many” or “in general” are the broad idea. Students will write B in the box next to the statement that is too broad or general.
Narrow idea: This is a specific or focused detail or one small idea from the reading. It usually is one phrase or sentence from the reading that is very specific. Students will write N in the box next to the statement that is too specific.
Question #2
Subject Matter: This is about the overall topic of the passage. The subject matter may be one word or phrase that answers the question, “What is the topic of this passage?”
Question #3
Supporting Details: These are details that give information to further support the main idea. The details may be evidence (proof) in the form of examples, explanations, descriptions, definitions, comparisons, analogies, contrasts, etc. that support the main idea.
Question #4
Conclusion: This is what happens when we read: we try to guess the ending or conclusion of the passage. The conclusion is a mix of information we all, as experienced adults, bring to the reading plus the information that is presented to us in the reading. What you know + what you read in the passage = conclusion
Question #5
Clarifying Devices: This is the way the author presents the information to make it easier for us, the readers to understand. The author may use chronological order to help the reader understand the sequence (order) of events. Or the writer may use transitional or signal words, such as first, last, next, and finally, to help us determine the sequence. Remind students to pay attention to the transitional or signal words while reading.
Question #6
Vocabulary in Context: Many of the academic vocabulary words used in the 6-way Paragraphs readings have multiple meanings or definitions. Readers should pay careful attention to what the word means as it is used in the passage and not only rely on just their vocabulary knowledge.
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