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Lenny Sylvia (141611051)
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WHAT IS MAIN IDEA ??
 The main idea is the
big idea of the whole
work, one section, or
single paragraph.

The main idea is the

point the authors wants
you to understand what
is the story mostly
about at the title and
picture for words used
again and again
 Main
Idea

...is what, the ...is what the

sentence or the writers message
paragraph is about
is
...is simpler and only
...is stated as an
uses a word or a short
phase entire sentence
...must not be specific ...must be
nor should it be too complete and
general specific
...can be found in a ...may appear
sentence or paragraph anywhere
...is only called the ...is also called the
topic topic sentence
For the example :
Smoking has been proven dangerous to
peoples health, yet many continue to
smoke for various reasons. For young
people, smoking often represents maturity
and individuality. Many smoke as a way to
reduce tension. In addition, the regular
smoker bcomes addicted psychologically
and physically to the nicotine in cigarettes.

Topic : Smoking
Main idea : Although smoking is dangerous,
people continue doing it for various
reasons.
 Why is it
needed ?
Main ideas helps the
reader remember
important information.
The main idea of a
paragraph tells the
topic of the paragraph.
The topic tells what all
or most of the
sentences are about.
Help us understand
what we read.
Where is the Main
Idea?

The main idea can be

found in three
places:
1. In the beginning,
perhaps the first
sentence.
2. In the end, maybe
the last sentence.
3. Not stated, but
inferred) through
all the sentences.
Formula for Finding the Main Idea

Subject or Topic
+
What the author says
about the subject or topic
(supporting details)
______________________
= The Main Idea
Topic sentence is the main idea
of a paragraph; it doesnt matter
which one.

Main idea is the primary thesis of

the whole essay, book, or any written
work.
Do some practice !!!
Read each paragraph carefully.
Choose the best answer to the
questions that follow.
 Don't wait for your company to send
you to school. Determine your needs
and ask about the company's training
program. If they don't have one, sign
up for classes at a local college. When
it comes to your profession, you
should be a lifelong learner. Put a high
priority on learning new skills and on
personal growth and professional
development. Learn new software
technology and improve interpersonal
and writing skills.
What is the main idea of
this paragraph?
a) Dont wait for your company to
send you to school.
b)Determine you needs and ask
about the companys training
program.
c) When it comes to your
profession, you should be a
lifelong learner.
d)Learn new software technology
 summer TV series was a show on the Fox Network
calledAmerican Idol,a talent search that highlighted
several aspiring performers. The final episode of the show
garnered the biggest audience share among 18- to 49-
year olds that the network has ever had. Based on a
British series calledPop Idol, American Idolis another in a
long list of shows that the United States has imported. In
fact, many popular U.S. TV shows originated overseas.
These include the quiz showsWho Wants to Be A
MillionaireandThe Weakest Link,both also from Britain .
Other examples includeSurvivor,imported from
Sweden;Big Brother, based on a Dutch series of the
same name; and TLC'sTrading Spaces,based on the
British series,Changing Rooms.
 What is the main idea of
this paragraph?

a) One of the big programming surprises of the 2002 summer

TV series was a show on the Fox Network calledAmerican
Idol,a talent search that highlighted several aspiring
performers.
b) Based on a British series called Pop Idol,American Idolis
another in a long list of shows that the United States has
imported.
c) In fact, many U.S. TV shows have first originated overseas.
d) These include the quiz showsWho Wants to Be A
Millionaire and The Weakest Link,both also from Britain.
 There are gender
differences in adolescents'
satisfaction with their
bodies. Compared with
boys, girls are usually less
happy with their bodies and
have more negative body
images. Also, as puberty
proceeds, girls often
become even more
dissatisfied with their
bodies. This is probably
because their body fat
increases. In contrast, boys
become more satisfied as
they move through puberty,
probably because their
muscle mass increases.
What is the main idea of
this paragraph?

a) There are gender differences in adolescents' satisfaction with

their bodies.
b) Compared with boys, girls are usually less happy with their
bodies and have more negative body images.
c) Also, as puberty proceeds, girls often become even more
dissatisfied with their bodies.
d) In contrast, boys become more satisfied as they move through
puberty, probably because their muscle mass increases.
 Any
Question