fill in the blanks . (p 5)

The general subject of the book is the ____ . (p 5)
The author includes _______________________ ____________________ to back up and explain the central idea. (p 5)
Good readers use a variety of _________________________ to determine the central idea of a text. (p 8)

The general subject of the book is the central theme or topic. (p 5)

The author includes supporting evidence and examples to back up and explain the central idea. (p 5)
Good readers use a variety of reading strategies or approaches to determine the central idea of a text. (p 8)