Wahyuddin Rauf, S.Pd., M.Pd.

Reading
SKILL 1-2
SKILLS:

 SKILL 1: IDENTIFYING THE MAIN IDEA

 SKILL 2: RECOGNIZE THE ORGANIZATION OF IDEAS

SKIMMING TECHNIQUE IS NEEDED IN THESE TYPES OF SKILLS.

Skill 1:Anwering the main idea correctly.
The key information that you should remember about main idea questions:

• Identify the questions What is the topic of the passage?

of main idea What is the subject of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the author’s main point in the passage?
With what is the author primarily concerned?
Which of the following would be the best title?

• Where to find the Looking at the first sentence of each paragraph.

answer
• How to answer the 1. Read the first line of each paragraph (Topic
question Sentence)
2. Think of the common idea from the first line of
each paragraph.
3. Eliminate any definitely wrong answers and
choose the best answer.
Additional Information to remember

 Read the question along with the answers first.

 You need to be aware and eliminate the answer which is:

1. Too Specific

2. Too general

3. Completely wrong (not discussed in the passage).

 The correct answer is typically restated or paraphrased.

1. The passage mainly discusses 2. The best title for this passage would be

A. how many hurricanes occur each year. A. The North Atlantic Ocean.
B. The strength of hurricanes. B. Storms of the Northern Atlantic
C. The weather in the North Atlantic C. Hurricanes: The Damage and Destruction
D. Hurricanes in one part of the world. D. What happens from May through November
Skill 2: Recognize the organization of
ideas
The key information that you should remember about the organization of ideas:

• Identify the questions How is the information in the passage organized?

How is the information in the 2nd paragraph related
to the 1st paragraph?
• Where to find the Looking at the first sentence of the appropriate
answer paragraph.
• How to answer the 1. Read the first line of each paragraph (Topic
question Sentence)
2. Look for words that show relationships among
the paragraphs.
3. Choose the answer that best expresses the
relationship.
1. In this passage,
A. An idea is presented and then refuted.
B. A concept is followed by examples
C. A cause is followed by an effect.
D. A belief is supported with reasons.
1. How is the information in the passage organized?
A. The origin of ideas about conflict is presented.
B. Contrasting views of conflict are presented.
C. Two theorists discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their views on
conflict.
D. Examples of conflict within organizations are presented.