Definition: Main idea is a passage or a paragraph tell you the general idea about topic.
In other definition,main idea is:the central, or most important, idea in a paragraph or passage. It states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage
# The main idea may be stated or it may be implied.
#When the main idea of a paragraph is stated, it is most often found in the first sentence of the paragraph. However, the main idea may be found in any sentence of the paragraph.
#The main idea may be stated in the first sentence of a paragraph and then be repeated or restated at the end of the paragraph.
#The main idea may be split. The first sentence of a paragraph may present a point of view, while the last sentence presents a contrasting or opposite view.
#To find the main idea of any paragraph or passage, ask these questions:
1. Who or what is the paragraph about?
2. What aspect or idea about the ‘who’ or ‘what’ is the author concerned with?
For Example:
The movie Apollo 13 was a blockbuster for the summer of 1995. It is an exciting story about space exploration. In the movie, the astronauts get in trouble while they are trying to return to Earth. People in the audience are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens. What makes it even more exciting is that it is a true story.
* : Main idea
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
: main idea
After that, Miss Zue makes some activity which is identify the main idea from video which is:
1.Petronas Hari Raya movie
2.Family's song.
3.Selt belt advertisement.
Okei that all for today..tata for now =)
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