Organizing Information by Key Idea

​Organizing information by main idea

Writing Instruction​

​Organizing Information by Main Idea

​Key Idea

Well-organized writing is easier for the reader to understand. Part of what makes for well-organized writing is having a clear and consistent focus for each section (paragraph), from an individual paragraph to an entire chapter.​

Writing Instruction​

​Organizing Information by Main Idea

​Key Idea

Throughout the writing process—whether you are brainstorming, drafting, or revising—think carefully about which sections are needed to develop your topic. When you want to incorporate a piece of information, such as an idea, quote, or fact, consider whether it is relevant to your topic and which section it relates to most closely.

Writing Instruction​

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• Budgeting

• Sales and discounts

• Alternatives to shopping

Financial planner Pete Dunn recommends planning for 5% of your monthly income for clothing

Visit your favorite retailer's sale page at the end of the season to acquire next year's winter coat

Hosting a clothes swap for friends and acquaintances is an economical way to acquire clothes

• Financial planner Pete Dunn recommends planning for 5% of your monthly income for clothing

• Visit your favorite retailer's sale page at the end of the season to acquire next year's winter coat

• Hosting a clothes swap for friends and acquaintances is an economical way to acquire clothes

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• Character traits

• Education

• Career experience

I am a passionate educator and believe wholeheartedly in the importance and benefits of learning

I received my B.A. in English from Colorado College in 2017 and graduated with honors

I managed the adult education program at Hopwood. I trained instructors, and designed new courses

• I am a passionate educator and believe wholeheartedly in the importance and benefits of learning

• I received my B.A. in English from Colorado College in 2017 and graduated with honors

• I managed the adult education program at Hopwood. I trained instructors, and designed new courses

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• Choosing the right produce

• Preparation steps

• Presentation

A mango's color doesn't indicate ripeness, but a ripe mango gives slightly when squeezed

Wear gloves while deceeding the jalapeno pepper

I like to place the salsa in a decorative bowl in the center of a platter of chips

• A mango's color doesn't indicate ripeness, but a ripe mango gives slightly when squeezed

• Wear gloves while deceeding the jalapeno pepper

• I like to place the salsa in a decorative bowl in the center of a platter of chips

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• Job with current or expected growth

• Best jobs for your skill set

• Education and training

As baby boomers continue to enter retirement, the need for occupational therapists is increasing

Those with technical and strong interpersonal skills may consider a position in sonography

Speech-language pathologist usually earn at least a master's degree before becoming licensed

• As baby boomers continue to enter retirement, the need for occupational therapists is increasing

• Those with technical and strong interpersonal skills may consider a position in sonography

• Speech-language pathologist usually earn at least a master's degree before becoming licensed

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• Family

• Books

• Influence

Isabel Allende's uncle, who was assassinated, was the president of Chile

She has written magical realism novels, such as The House of Spirits, and memoirs, such as Paula.

Isabel Allende's nonprofit supports organizations that fight for the rights of women and girls

• Isabel Allende's uncle, who was assassinated, was the president of Chile

• She has written magical realism novels, such as The House of Spirits, and memoirs, such as Paula.

• Isabel Allende's nonprofit supports organizations that fight for the rights of women and girls

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• Registration

• Location

• Participants

Your application and forty dollar entrance fee must be submitted by April 15

The designated route begins at the entrance to the Bridgeport Greenway

All members of the Bridgeport community are welcome to the race; the route is wheelchair friendly

• Your application and forty dollar entrance fee must be submitted by April 15

• The designated route begins at the entrance to the Bridgeport Greenway

• All members of the Bridgeport community are welcome to the race; the route is wheelchair friendly

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• Community views

• Effects on current schools

• Construction

Overcrowding has interferd with our children's right to an education for too long

The architects of the new program claim that the new school will reduce overcrowding by 15%

Building is slated to begin immediately, and the doors will be open within 3 years

• Overcrowding has interferd with our children's right to an education for too long

• The architects of the new program claim that the new school will reduce overcrowding by 15%

• Building is slated to begin immediately, and the doors will be open within 3 years