What are some strategies that students can use to identify main ideas and important details when listening to presentations or lessons in school?

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A) Focus on stressed words: Listen to longer or louder words for clues; Pay attention to repeated words and pauses: Important words are often repeated and pauses are made to emphasize them; Do not try to understand every word.
B) Focus on longer words: They are often very important, even if they are more difficult to understand; Take notes: Write down words that are unclear; Ask for clarification: If the meaning is still unclear, ask for a summary of everything.
C) Pay attention if a question is asked: Usually the answer is given in the presentation or lesson; Focus on every word: It is important to learn new words; Take notes: Each new word should be written down so that it can be learned.
D) Focus on context clues: How can new words be understood by using context clues? Ask for clarification: If the main ideas or the details are unclear, the correct answer can be asked for once the presentation or lesson is over.

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E) Summarize or paraphrase key points in your own words: After listening to a segment of the presentation, try to summarize or paraphrase what you heard to ensure you have understood the main idea; Engage actively with the material: Ask questions, participate in discussions, and make connections between new information and what you already know; Review your notes regularly: Going over your notes multiple times can help reinforce key concepts and details.