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A topic is usually written using a ______, ______or ______in each paragraph.
word, phrase or name
How do you test the sentence you have identified as the Stated MI?
The sentence contains [1] the topic and [2] author’s most important point while [3] making complete sense by itself.
What is the structure of a main idea sentence?
[topic] + [main idea / controlling idea]
Which one is the topic & which one is the MI in this sentence ' It is important to be ready before buying a house'?
buying a house: Topic / It is important to be ready before : MI
Elaborate the 2 types of Main Ideas
Stated MI, which is written in a sentence, is the most important point of the topic. Implied MI is not directly written in any sentence.
What are the forms or indicators of a topic? Give 3. E.g. Recurring words
The title of a passage, the various prints (e.g. boldface, italics, etc.)
Where can Stated MI be located?
It can be found at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of the paragrap
Since the readers have to formulate the implied main idea, ______ and ______ the gist of the paragraph are both helpful at this stage of the process.
re-reading and summarising
What is the first Implied MI Formula?
Add the topic to a sentence in the paragraph that almost states the main idea.
What is the second Implied MI Formula?
Combine 2 sentences from the paragraph if each contains part of the main idea.
What is the third Implied MI Formula?
Summarize details into 1 general sentence / Combine several important ideas into 1 sentence.
Why are you be able to use Formula 1 when you read a paragraph that begins with a question?
This is because authors answer this question in the next sentence, but with missing topic.
How do you combine 2 sentences from the paragraph if each contains part of the main idea?
You can use linkers such as and, but, yet, however, moreover etc.
For Implied MIS Formula 3, what should you do IF there are important ideas spread throughout the paragraph?
Combine them into one sentence OR Write a general sentence that sums them up or tells the point they are making
List out all 3 Implied MIS Formula
1 Add the topic to a sentence in the paragraph that almost states the main idea. 2 Combine 2 sentences from the paragraph if each contains par
In your own words, what is a supporting details in a paragraph?
Descriptions that help explain, prove, or reinforce the main idea of that paragraph.
