F-07.14 Get the Point of Factual Info in Paragraphs

What’s the Point? Book One: Beginning to Read for Meaning. Part 8: “The Point of Factual Information in Paragraphs,” pages 123-158 36 Pages  Who It’s For: Language & Reading Teachers & Students; People Who Want a Quick Review / Summary of (or Precursor to) the Concept of Reading for (Comprehension of) Information & Ideas. Why You Need It:  People who work, study, and/or spend their time doing (practical things) need factual information to maximize their efficiency & effectiveness.  At literate levels of second-language learning or improvement, the most important “Reading Skill / Strategy of Reading for Meaning” is “Getting Main Ideas + Important Supporting Detail.”  What You’ll / They’ll Do:   [1]  On the first two pages of What’s the Point Part 8: The Point of Factual Information in Paragraphs, skim through the general introduction.  Read about “Topics, Main Ideas, & Details” more carefully.  Notice the Infographics (visuals) and other suggested learning aids i