Key Concepts in Reading Comprehension

Definitions and Pointers
As the terms currently defined should indicate, I'm hoping to do two things: Provide clear and detailed definitions for each term on the list. Offer tips or pointers for making use of these terms while reading.		While all of the definitions and many of the pointers can be found in my textbooks, I think it useful to gather definitions and pointers in one place. Please note: Not all of the terms are accompanied by practice exercises.
Topics Main ideas Topis sentences	Difference between topic sentence and main idea Paraphrase	Drawing inferences New: Drawing inferences in fiction Drawing conclusions	Introductory sentences Transitions Tone
Power Points
Key Concept Power Points are available for all three books in my reading series. The Power Point files cover the terms shown below.		Instructors using my texts can receive the power points by contacting me personally or by getting in touch with their Cengage representatives.
Context clues General and specific terms Topic and main idea	Topic sentence Paraphrase Supporting details	Patterns of organization Inferences Transitions	Purpose Tone Fact and opinion

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