CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. Becoming an Effective Reader PowerPoint by Mary Dubbé Thomas Nelson Community College PART ONE Implied Main Ideas and Implied Central Ideas 4 4

CHAPTER FOUR In this chapter, you will learn to: Define the term implied main idea. Analyze supporting details to identify and state topic of a passage. Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.2 Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives

CHAPTER FOUR Create a topic sentence that states the implied main idea of a paragraph. Determine the implied central idea of a longer passage. Create a thesis statement that states the implied central idea of a passage. Evaluate the importance of stating implied main ideas Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.3 7 7

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.4 IMPLIED MAIN IDEA: A main idea that is not stated directly but is strongly suggested by the supporting details in a passage. Define the term implied main idea. 1 1  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? An effective reader asks:

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns... 5 Find the topic:  The topic must cover all details without being too broad or narrow. Study the details:  The author’s thought pattern will help point out major details. Determine the author’s controlling point:  Look for author’s opinion or bias. Read the Clues 3 3

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6 One species of whale, the Atlantic gray whale, is now extinct and several other whales are endangered. Gorillas are another example of a species that may face the threat of extinction soon. Determine the topic:  Study the details and look for repetition.  Remember: A topic is a general subject that includes all of the details. Analyze the supporting details to identify the topic of a passage. 2 2 Topic = extinction of species

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7 One species of whale, the Atlantic gray whale, is now extinct and several other whales are endangered. Another species, gorillas, may face the threat of extinction soon. Study the details:  The author’s thought pattern will help point out major details. Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns Thought pattern = a list of ideas

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8 One species of whale, the Atlantic gray whale, is now extinct and several other whales are endangered. Gorillas are another example of a species that may face the threat of extinction soon. Determine the author’s controlling point:  Look for author’s opinion or bias. Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns Opinion = species are threatened

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9 Create a topic sentence that states the implied main idea of the paragraph. 4 4 Create a one-sentence summary statement that:  uses your own words  includes the topic and author’s controlling point  covers all the details  isn’t too broad nor too narrow Implied Main Idea = Several species of animals and fish have already disappeared or are facing impending doom.

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.10 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.) Create a thesis statement that states the implied central idea of a passage. 6 6  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

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.11 Let’s Review! Assess your comprehension

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 1. A main idea that is not stated directly by the text but is suggested by the supporting details is called a(n) _____. A. controlling point B. major detail C. indirect idea D. implied main idea

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 1. A main idea that is not stated directly by the text but is suggested by the supporting details is called a(n) _____. A. controlling point B. major detail C. indirect idea D. implied main idea Define the term implied main idea. Define the term implied main idea. 1 1

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2.Which of the following questions will help determine the implied main idea? A. Who is the audience? B. Why is there no topic sentence? C. What is the author’s background? D. What is the topic of the passage?

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2.Which of the following questions will help determine the implied main idea? A. Who is the audience? B. Why is there no topic sentence? C. What is the author’s background? D. What is the topic of the passage? Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns of the passage. Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supportingdetails, and thought patterns of the passage. 3 3

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 3. Which of the following is a clue that will help the effective reader determine the implied main idea? A. the author’s controlling point B. the minor supporting details C. the author’s credentials D. the author’s use of context clues

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 3. Which of the following is a clue that will help the effective reader determine the implied main idea? A. the author’s controlling point B. the minor supporting details C. the author’s credentials D. the author’s use of context clues Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns of the passage. Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supportingdetails, and thought patterns of the passage. 3 3

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 4. Another clue that will help the effective 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

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 4. Another clue that will help the effective 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 3 3 Determine an implied main idea of a passage based on the topic, supporting details, and thought patterns of the passage.

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 5. 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. D. An implied main idea contains the most important detail in the paragraph.

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 5. 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. D. An implied main idea contains the most important detail in the paragraph. Determine the implied central idea of a passage. 3 3

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6. 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

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6. 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 Determine the implied central idea of a passage. 6 6

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7. A strategy to help the effective reader determine the central implied main 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

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7. A strategy to help the effective reader determine the central implied main 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 Determine the implied central idea of a passage. 6 6

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8. Study the concept map and determine the topic. ? ? dictionary atlas encyclopedia A.books B.nonfiction books C.library books D.reference books

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8. Study the concept map and determine the topic. Analyze supporting details to identify and state the topic of a passage. 2 2 ? ? dictionary atlas encyclopedia A.books B.nonfiction books C.library books D.reference books

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9. When formulating an implied main idea, the effective reader understands that _____. A. the summary should be in his or her own words B. the summary should include all of the details C. summaries should be very narrow D. the summary should be expressed in a few words

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9. When formulating an implied main idea, the effective reader understands that _____. A. the summary should be in his or her own words B. the summary should include all of the details C. summaries should be very narrow D. the summary should be expressed in a few words Create a topic sentence that states the implied main idea of a paragraph. 4 4

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 10. Which of the following is most likely a statement of an implied main idea? A. Buying a car B. Saving money is important for several reasons. C. Making a down payment on a mortgage D. Setting money aside for emergencies

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 10. Which of the following is most likely a statement of an implied main idea? A. Buying a car B. Saving money is important for several reasons. C. Making a down payment on a mortgage D. Setting money aside for emergencies 4 4 Create a topic sentence that states the implied main idea of a paragraph.

CHAPTER FOUR Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.32 For more practice, connect to See page 186 of The Effective Reader, 3 rd edition, for specific activities related to Chapter 4.