Hay gaes,
In here I will explain
about Topic sentence, Supporting sentence, and Main idea.
1.
Topic sentence (Main idea)
Topic
sentence sering disebut juga ide pokok, pokok pikiran, gagasan utama, gagasan
pokok, dan pikiran utama.Topic sentence is a sentence that states main
idea(gagasan utama) of a paragraph. This sentence is a general sentence in the
paragraph.
A. Location
of topic sentence
Topic sentence are usually at the beginning of a
paragraph(deduktive). The aim is to make it easier for the reader to understand
and find the topic of the paragraph. Position topic sentence can be at the
beginning, middle, end, or even not written at all. But most of the topic
sentence are predictable sentence, the sentence are particular and the next
sentence is an explanation sentence of a general topic sentence.
B. The
characteristic of topic sentence
- The main sentence can stand alone and
have a clear meaning, no conjunction is needed.
- The main sentence is usually at the
beginning of the paragraph (deductive). However, sometimes it is at the end of
the paragraph (inductive).
- The main sentence contains a problem
that can be developed in detail.
- The main sentence is a general
statement, and can be developed.
C.
How the
find main idea :
- Find
the topic and theme of the first paragraph.
- Note
the words and phrases that are often used (called) by the author in developing
the topic.
- Pay attention to the conclusions of the
paragraph where the author will expressing where the author will expressing his
main idea.
- The main idea is located at the beginning,
end, or in the middle of the paragraph.
- The main idea must be a complete sentence
(there are subjects and predicates).
Example :
- Topic sentence at the Beginning :
There are three different types of
burns: first, second, and third degree burns.
First degree or superficial burns are considered mild compared to other burns.
They involve only the top layer of skin (epidermis). Second degree or partical
thickness burns affect the top layer of skin and a portion of the lower layer
of skin (dermis). Third degree or full thickness burns are the worst burns.
These burns destroy the first and second layer of skin and damage deeper
tissues.
Topic
sentence : “There are three different types of burns: first, second, and third
degree burns”.
- Topic sentence at the End :
People
do it everyday. They log on to their favorite website and browse for hours,
checking out bargains. They dump every possible wish into their shopping carts,
knowing they can cast each one aside before they finalize their purchases. On
the way, they may enter a sweepstakes in the hopes of winninga trip to Cabo San
Lucas, or maybe even a new SUV. And then, when they have decided on their
purchases, they enter private information without giving it a thought. With a
keystroke, they release their personal data into what may or may not be a
secure zone. Despite what much of the
public believes, internet shopping is not safe.
Topic sentence : “Despite what
much of the public believes, internet shopping is not safe”.
- Topic sentence at the Middle :
When
a camera flash is used in a low-light environment, the subject eyes may appear
red in the finished photograph. What is known as “red-eye” is the result of
light from the flash reflecting off the puplis of the eyes. The phenomenon of red-eye can be lessened
by using the red-eye reduction feature found on many SLR cameras. This
feature activates a lamp which shines a small light directly into the subject’s
eyes. When this happens, the diameter of the pupil is reduced, thus lightening
the opening in the iris. Since a smaller pupil means a smaller host for the
reflection, the chanes of red-eye occuring are greatly reduced.
Topic
sentence : “The phenomenon of red-eye can be lessened by using the red-eye
reduction feature found on many SLR cameras”.
Supporting
Sentence
Supporting
sentence is a sentences which is arranged to clarify the topic of the sentence.
In sentences containing supporting sentence ore more complete explanations.
Location
of supporting sentence
Supporting sentence always placed after
topic sentence.
Characteristics
of supporting sentence :
1. Often
a sentence that cannot stand alone.
2. The
meaning of the sentence is clear after being connected with another sentence in
one paragraph.
3. The
contents are in the form of details, information, example, and other data that
support the topic sentence.
Types
supporting sentence :
a. Major
Topic sentences in each body paragraph
that support the thesis statement, directly explain, develop, or illustrate the
main idea.
b. Minor
Sentences that support the major
supporting details. Explain a major detail further. The main idea would more be
clear the minor details.
How
to Determine or finding supporting sentence in paragraph :
1. Read
all paragraphs.
2. Determine
the topic of sentence from the paragraph being read, the main idea the writer
wants to tell, which is usually in the initial sentence.
3. The
position of the supporting sentence is usually always placed after the topic
sentence because it serve as an explanation of the main idea that wants to be
told or topic sentence.
Example
the supporting sentence in the paragraph :
Eating dark chocolate is good for health.
According to some studies, black
chocolate is one of the greatest sources of antioxidants, fiber and minerals.
In addition, dark chocolate may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
disease.
The Supporting sentence in this
paragraph explain various health benefits that can be obtained by consuming
dark chocolate.
The presence of internet banking provides
many conveniences for its users. In
addition to saving time and effort, internet banking is intended to facilitate
online purchase transactions, credit card payments, electricity bills, phone
bills, money transfers, and so forth. Plus, through internet banking, we can
easily check the balance of saving, account mutation, exchange information
without the need to visit the bank concered.
The Supporting sentence
in this paragraph explains the convenience that can be obtained through the use of internet banking.
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