Identifying Main Idea – Your Turn to Practice!

Independent Practice

Let’s Review – Steps for Identifying Main Idea

Step 1: Read the question to establish a purpose for reading

Step 2: Read the passage and identify the topic

Step 3: Ask yourself, “what is the author trying to convey about the topic?”

It’s time to dive into some independent practice!

The Queen

The Queen of England died on September 8, 2022. People across the globe mourned her death, but it also sparked controversy. As a public figurehead, Queen Elizabeth II has widely been known as personable, intelligent, and kind. On the other hand, many have disputed these ideas because of her role in colonization and genocide throughout her reign. Further, her death has sparked some Londoners to speak out in notable news sources and question if the monarchy is an appropriate form of political influence for them today. Although noteworthy, her rule may not be remembered for its glitz and glamour after all.

Now, let’s review the other answer choices to understand why they are incorrect.

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Testing

In order to enter most professional fields today, testing is required. Lawyers take the LSAT, doctors take the MCAT, and teachers take a state-mandated exam to obtain a certification. Similarly, some colleges and universities across the country require testing for entrance. Today, thousands of higher education institutions have decided to overturn that tradition. The reason behind this shift in requirements is that standardized tests have been flagged as disproportionately unfair to minorities, immigrants, English as a second language students,  and students from impoverished communities.

Now, let’s review the other answer choices to understand why they are incorrect.

That’s a wrap! Go take the quiz to test your level of mastery!