Main -

: Represents the top of the umbrella. It is broad, often just one or two words (e.g., "Penguins").

: Determine the primary person, place, or thing the entire passage discusses. 3. Strategies for Spotting the Main Idea : Represents the top of the umbrella

Once you know the topic, use these strategies to find the author's primary point: "Penguins"). : Determine the primary person