Exposition & Argumentation Chapter 3 (Main Ideas)

What is a good paragraph made of?

What is a single sentenced referred to when expressing the Main Idea?

What is a Main Idea?

• Summary of essential points.

• Central thought of the text/paragraph.

• Details for logical explanations.

What is the function of the Main Idea?

What is the relationship between the Main Ideas, writer and readers?

What is the meaning of Implied Main Ideas?

How can Implied Main Ideas be found?

• Search for clues.

• Check for repeated key words.

• Question what the paragraph is about.

• Check all the information and how it is connected.

What is used to support Main Ideas?

What is the function of Main Ideas and Supporting Details?

What is the complete outline of a Body Paragraph?