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Mapping
Mapping is a reading strategy that helps you organize ideas about a topic. Begin by writing the topic in the middle of your paper. Then, as you read, draw a map of the main ideas and details about the topic.
Sample Reading Map

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Finding Main Ideas and Details
When you read, look for main ideas. You can find them in headings, bold print, and first sentences in paragraphs.
Details explain main ideas. You can find details in the middle of paragraphs and in charts, graphs, and captions.

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