Reading writing skills Skill learning in reading a good reader can always recognize the main idea. Please ask yourself: why was this written and what is the main point the author wants to present to you. recognize the main points by paying attention to the title and subheading, the first paragraph and the first sentence in each paragraph ignoring those unfamiliar words. please see woods not treesReading & Writing Skills Skill learning in reading A good reader can always recognize the main idea. Please ask yourself: why was this written and what is the main point the author wants to present to you. Recognize the main points by paying attention to the title and subheading, the first paragraph and the first sentence in each paragraph ignoring those unfamiliar words. Please see "woods" not "trees