Content: Reading for Main Ideas

1. Read the story briefly:

Read the story from beginning to end to understand the overall picture and content. 
2. Ask the 5W1H questions:

When you have finished reading, ask yourself questions like: Who, What, Where, When, How, and Why. 
3. Separate the main idea (the essence) and the extension (the content):

Find the main idea of ​​each paragraph and extract any extensions that help explain or give examples to clarify the main idea. 

4. Arrange the main points:

Take the main points from each section and rewrite them in your own language , using sentence connectors to make the sentences flow smoothly and clearly convey the meaning. 

Specify the key points: The main idea may appear as a clear sentence at the beginning or end of a paragraph , or it may be hidden in the content.
Important Note: Write down the names of people, places, times, or important information to help you understand and remember them more easily.

Set clear goals: Knowing why you want to read will help you focus better on the content.
Note the subject line: The topic or title often tells you what you are going to learn, which helps you to understand the main idea more easily.