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PF Reading Skills

Main Ideas

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A group of sentences that talks about one main idea or topic. Paragraph
One way to show that a new paragraph is starting. Indent
This sentence states what the paragraph will be about. Topic Sentence
The bits of information that elaborate on the main topic of a paragraph. Supporting Details
The person or group making a claim or a statement. Source
This way of organizing a paragraph shows how things are are alike. Comparison
This way of organizing a paragrph shows how things are different. Contrast
When a paragraphs details are arranged by time, this organizing idea is used. Chronological Order
Anything that produces an effect is called this. Cause
The result or outcome due to some cause is called this. Effect
This produces an effect that then causes another effect. Indirect Cause
Where a topic sentence can be located. The beginning, middle, or end of a paragraph.
When the main idea is not stated outright. Implied
When sentences are arranged in a certain way to make them easier to read, they are... Organized
Clues for comparing alike, also, and, both, like, similar, too
Clues for contrasting but, different, however, instead of, less, on the other hand, less like, more like
When the author says specifically what he or she means. Stated
Created by: PFMeghan
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