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∙ 6y agocentral point
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∙ 6y agoThe main idea of a paragraph is what that specific paragraph is about. You have a main idea of the whole writing, but each paragraph (or "passage") has its own main idea, or main point, and each paragraph expands on the whole.
The first and last paragraph of the book you are reading most likely states the main idea in the first paragraph, and then reflects that main idea on the last paragraph.
Read the Passage
Reading the topic sentences of each paragraph, looking at headings and subheadings, and reading the introduction and conclusion can provide information about the main idea of a long passage.
The main idea of a passage is also called ?
A main idea is not a supporting detail. Main ideas are the central points of a paragraph or passage, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to back up the main idea.
The statement that brings a paragraph to a close by restating the main idea is called a concluding sentence. It summarizes the key points discussed in the paragraph and reinforces the main argument or topic.
When the main idea is directly stated at the beginning of a passage, it is usually found in the first sentence or in the topic sentence of the paragraph. This helps the reader understand the overall message or point being made right from the start.
Find the main idea of the paragraph and the look for the details that support the main idea. A good way to do this is to underline the main idea and then circle the details as you read the paragraph.
I'm trying to find an answer to this question as well, but this is what I have come up with:Notice text features (title, bold print, capitalized words, etc.)Read the text.Find the topic sentence. (Or Find the key words in the topic sentence).I hope that helps, but I am also looking for this so I can teach my students a 3 step way of thinking about the main idea.
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