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1、Unit 2 Travelling Study skills,& Details,Points,The main idea, also called the main point, is the most important thought about a topic. It tells the reader what the text is about. It is usually stated in one sentence.,Details or supporting details are specific facts, reasons, examples or other kinds
2、 of information used to support the main points.,A topic in a paragraph, an article or other passage is a general subject. It can often be expressed in a single word or phrase.,Details,Major details which directly support the main idea,Minor details which directly support major details,Topics, Main
3、ideas and Details,Topics, main ideas or points, and details work together.,The main idea tells the writers point about the topic, and it is supported by details throughout the paragraph much like the frame of a house supports the roof.,How to Determine the Topic,Smoking cigarettes is not only a disg
4、usting and smelly habit, but also very bad for your health. It has been proven to cause cancer, lung disease, and heart disease, and to weaken your immune system. Smoking makes it a lot harder to breathe, which means its more difficult to play sports and get the exercise you need to stay healthy. It
5、s also harmful for those hanging around a smoker, because they breathe the smoky air. Even though most people know how bad smoking is for them, more than 1,000 people die each day from its effect!, Ask yourself “Who or what is the passage about?” Look carefully at the title. Often the general topic
6、is one of the words in the title. Look for clue words or phrases that are used repeatedly. Often that word or phrase is the general topic of the article.,_,Topic,Main point/idea,?,How to Determine the Main Idea,2. When stated in the paragraph, the main idea is expressed in the topic sentence.,1. Ask
7、 Yourself ,What is this passage mostly about? Why did the writer write this passage?,3. If the main idea is not stated, first find the topic and then look at all the details that give you enough information to determine the main idea.,Smoking cigarettes is not only a disgusting and smelly habit, but
8、 also very bad for your health. It has been proven to cause cancer, lung disease, and heart disease, and to weaken your immune system. Smoking makes it a lot harder to breathe, which means its more difficult to play sports and get the exercise you need to stay healthy. Its also harmful for those han
9、ging around a smoker, because they breathe the smoky air. Even though most people know how bad smoking is for them, more than 1,000 people die each day from its effect!,_,Topic,Main point/idea,?,Smoking is bad for your health.,Costs were low that year and the output high. There was a good person for
10、 each job and the market remained firm. There were no lesson from fire. All in all it was the best years in the history of the company.,The first three sentences give details to explain why it was the best year in the companys history. The main idea is stated in the last sentence.,There are great nu
11、mbers of deer around here. This whole area is a great country for hunters and fishermen. There are bears, mountain lions, and wolves. To the east there are streams full of fishes, and there are ducks and geese.,The writer begins and ends with examples. The main idea is stated in the second sentence.
12、,Finding the main ideas,The main idea is stated in the first sentence. The remaining sentences give examples to explain the reasons.,Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to l
13、ook for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.,People can do lots of beach activities to relax themselves.,What is the implied main idea? State it in your own words.,Can you find the main idea directly?,Practicing implied main ideas,How to Find (Supporting ) Details,1. Decide which details hel
14、p to further the storyline. 2. Decide which details help you to understand the main idea. 3. Turn the main idea into a question by asking who, what, when, where, why, or how? The answer will give a set of details.,Supporting details answer all those questions that you have about the topic sentences.
15、,Why are (supporting )details important?, Details help you to better understand the main idea and see the big picture. Details make the main idea stronger and more interesting. Details help the writing flow.,Smoking cigarettes is not only a disgusting and smelly habit, but also very bad for your hea
16、lth. It has been proven to cause cancer, lung disease, and heart disease, and to weaken your immune system. Smoking makes it a lot harder to breathe, which means its more difficult to play sports and get the exercise you need to stay healthy. Its also harmful for those hanging around a smoker, because they breathe the smoky air. Even though most people know how bad smoking is for them, more than 1,000 people die each day from its effect!,Main Idea,
