5.4: Reading Skills
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Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\):
Identifying the Topic
Write a word or phrase that describes the topic for each paragraph of the article indicated below.
- Paragraph 2: ______________________________________________
- Paragraph 3: ______________________________________________
- Paragraph 4: ______________________________________________
- Paragraph 5: ______________________________________________
Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\):
Main Idea
Read the statements below. One is the main idea of the article. Label it “M.” One is too narrow, or specific, to be the main idea. Label it “N.” One is too broad, or general, to be the main idea. Label it “B.” One sentence is unrelated to the article. Label it, “U.”
- Problem solving is important.
- Brainstorming the causes of your problem will help you get to a solution.
- By following certain steps, you can try to solve your own problems.
- If you don’t deal with your problems, they will get worse.
Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):
Details and Support
Show that you recognize details by answering the following questions. Write complete sentences. Do not copy sentences from the article. Use the information in the article to write your own sentences.
- How many steps are described in the problem solving process? What are they?
- Why should you brainstorm to identify your problem?
- What should you do after you brainstorm ideas to solve your problem?
- What should you do if your solution doesn’t work?