Can you find the main idea directly?
What is the implied main idea? State it in your own words.
People can do lots of beach activities to relax themselves.
How to Determine the Main Idea
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1. Ask Yourself … What is this passage mostly about?
Why did the writer write this passage?
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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.
How to Find (Supporting ) Details
1. Decide which details help to further the storyline. 2. Decide which details help you to understand the main idea. 3. Turn the main idea into a question by asking who, what, when,
Often that word or phrase is the general topic of the article. 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!