1._ (5+ sentences stating as accurately as possible the author’s purpose for writing the Topic) 2.The key question that the author is addressing is ______(Figure out the key question in the mind of the topic’s creator when they wrote the Topic.) 3.The most important information in this Topic is _____ (Figure out the facts, experiences, data the author is using to support her/his conclusions.) 4.The main inferences/conclusions in this Topic are _____________(Identify the key conclusion the author comes to and presents in the Topic.) 5.The key concept(s) we need to understand in this Topic is (are) _______________________________. (Figure out what the author is taking for granted [that might be questioned].) 6.The main assumption(s) underlying the author’s thinking is (are) ___________________________