What is the main idea of
this article (that is, what
is the major claim or
thesis statement)?
In addition to the major
claim, what do you
think are the three most
important details from
this article? Explain
these key points on the
right. Alternatively, your
teacher may give you
a more specific set of
questions to answer
about the main details.
What evidence does the
author use to support
and extend the main
idea or major claim?
Provide two to three
examples.
