Reading 2 Understanding Content (All In A Day's Work & Mini-Lesson Vice President)

Reading 2: Understanding Content

In this read, you will pay attention to the information that most helps you understand the article.

Pay attention to: 

Vocabulary- Are there words you don’t understand or recognize? Write those words down. 

Major claims and key details-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? 

Analysis and evidence- What evidence does the author use to support and extend the main idea or major claim? Provide two to three examples.