【牛津版】八年级下册：Unit 2 Travelling Study skills课件.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * A Topic Sentence May Be Thought of as an Umbrella Statement. The other sentences in the paragraph are “covered” by it. It is a broader, more general statement than the others. 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 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 ideas and Details Topics, main ideas or points, and details work together. The main idea tells the writer’s 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 disgusting 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 it’s more difficult to play sports and get the exercise you need to stay healthy. It’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 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