Determine+Important+Information

// When you read, you can't remember everything, so you have to decide what is most important. Here are some strategies we know that help to determine important information. //

FQR - This is a great way to take notes. You write down important facts, questions, and responses. Your responses could be a connection, an inference, or a reaction. Doing FQR helps you remember what you read, and decide what is most important.

Paragraph Main Idea - Most paragraphs have a main idea. The main idea is either stated or implied. If it is stated, you will probably find it at the beginning of the paragraph, but not always. If it is implied, then you have to think of it on your own (It's kind of invisible). When trying to find the main idea, think "What was that paragraph ALL about?".

Two Column Notes - Set up a t-chart. Write the big idea from each paragraph on the right. When you're done with the whole section, write the main idea of the section on the left. Here is an example: