Organizing Ideas (Accelerate)

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What part of an article tells the reader the topic and main idea?

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The introductory paragraph.

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What does the topic sentence of a paragraph do?

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It tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.

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Where is the topic sentence usually found in a paragraph?

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The first sentence in the text.

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What part of an article contains all the evidence and support of the main idea?

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The body (The longest part of the text).

Front

What does a topic sentence do?

Back

It tells what the text will be about.

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an article?

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To introduce the topic and main idea.

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What is the conclusion of an article?

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The part that summarizes the main points and provides closure.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that helps explain or prove the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence, usually at the beginning.

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What is the difference between the introduction and the body of an article?

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The introduction presents the main idea, while the body provides supporting details.