1.2+What's+the+Big+Idea?

What's the Big Idea? To correctly answer any main idea or summary question, you'll need to be able to describe briefly what the passage is mostly about.

Tips for finding the main idea in a passage:

 * Find the main idea by putting the details together
 * Make sure your choice for a main idea is supported by details in the passage
 * Look out for details disguised as main ideas
 * Don't expect the author to state the main idea directly
 * Read every choice before selecting your answer
 * Paraphrase a sequence of key events or ideas in a passage
 * Determine the theme of a passage

Task One: Main Idea - Complete Workbook pages and take notes

 * Read and complete workbook pgs. 14-18
 * Highlight, take notes, and answer the questions
 * Organize and write notes

Task Three: Wiki Discussion - 10 pts.

 * Answer the discussion question under the 'Discussion Tab'

Task Four: Literature Guide - 20 pts. - due Thursday, October 27

 * Read "The Open Window" and complete the literature guide