What is the Main Idea in a Paragraph? How To Make It?

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The main idea of ​​the paragraph is the core of the conversation or the main problem in reading. The main idea is a general sentence, then it can be explained through a more specific explanatory sentence so that the reading is more coherent.

The main idea is the main sentence that contains thoughts and the basis explained by other sentences. The main idea is also called the topic sentence, theme, and subject matter. In one paragraph, there is at least one main sentence that becomes the main idea. The main idea becomes the main core of reading, then the next sentence provides information development.

Nurhaena (2010:123) in Introduction to Indonesian suggests that the main idea is the idea that underlies the preparation of a paragraph in the reading. The main idea is then developed again with more detailed sentences called supporting ideas or explanatory ideas. With the main ideas and explanatory ideas, the paragraphs in the reading can be arranged into a whole.

In a paragraph, there will only be one main idea, which is in the main sentence in the paragraph. The location of the main idea is usually at the beginning or end of the paragraph, but some are located in the middle of the paragraph.

The main idea of ​​the paragraph according to Nurhadi (2004:73) in Contextual Learning and Its Application in the Competency-Based Curriculum (KBK) is the main idea that forms the basis for the development of essays. Characteristics of sentences that contain the main idea can be seen from the accompanying keywords.

Nurhadi (2004:144) also states that the main idea is a statement made by the author as a general expression (formulation) of the topic. This element plays a significant role in a paragraph. Every other sentence in the paragraph must refer, directly or indirectly, to the statement. This is because this statement formulates a topic, sometimes this element is also known as a topic sentence.

Adapted from Apa Itu Ide Pokok dalam Paragraf? Begini Cara Menentukannya - Gramedia Literasi

Steps:

Write clear and concise main idea sentences, the core of effective writing. Know the characteristics of this essential feature of good written English. http://youtu.be/EtPiZ8_CsD8

Practices:

1. Find your favorite topic

2. Create one main idea about it

3. Develop the main idea into a sentence.

4. List some key points to break down/support the ideas

Example:

1. Education

2. Humanizing English Teaching

3. Why is it important to humanize English Teaching in today's learning?

4. a. reasons

    b. for whom? 

GOOD LUCK!!!







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