being able to identify the __________ _________ of an informational text makes you a stronger reader.

being able to identify the main idea of an informational text makes you a stronger reader.

the general subject of the book is the ____________.

the general subject of the book is the overarching topic or theme.

the author includes __________________________ __________________________ to back up explain the central idea.

the author includes supporting evidence or examples to back up and explain the central idea.

good readers use a variety of ____________________ to determine the central idea of text.

Good readers use a variety of reading strategies to determine the central idea of a text.