Finding main ideas in paragraphs involves either the literal or interpretive levels of comprehension. This depends on whether the main idea is actually stated in the paragraph.

The main ideas are the most important points of what you read. As you are reading you should think about the general message that is being expressed. Some people find highlighting or jotting down ...

One camp has been arguing that schools have been going about it all wrong. These critics say that instead of drilling students on the main idea (similar to questions students will see on annual state ...