1. Central Idea p. 438 & 460 Central point that the author conveys
Sometimes directly stated
More often implied, or suggested

2. Identifying the implied central (main) idea
Connect details to determine what they have in common
Use connections to help figure out central idea of passage or work

3. Most important points in a literary work
An introduction states the idea
Each paragraph supports or develops it
Make connections between supporting paragraphs and the central idea

4. Supporting Details give…
examples
explanations
reasons