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"Biologists state the lake's food chain cannot support a large predator."
Does the author give at least two or three "whys"? _rhin15086mp4
Can you find one sentence that summarizes the goal? "Biologists state the lake's food chain cannot support
"What is the author trying to convince me of?" _rhin15086mp4
Evidence provides the facts, data, or observations that prove a reason is valid. Statistics: "90% of sightings have been debunked as logs."
To understand a text effectively, you need to identify the "What" (the main point) and the "Why" (the reasons and evidence). Think of a table: the flat top is the main point, and the legs are the evidence holding it up. Without strong legs, the table collapses. 1. Identify the Main Point